ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING A COMPANY THAT HAS BEEN A PREMIER BUILDER OF NEW HOMES SINCE 1971 IN DALLAS, HOUSTON AND AUSTIN?

TRI POINTE HOMES HOUSTON IS LOOKING FOR AN INNOVATIVE AND ENERGETIC INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN OUR TALENTED GROUP AS A LAND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER IN OUR HOUSTON OFFICE.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: The successful candidate will work with internal departments, providing construction input and knowledge for projects during land acquisition, project management, and construction. Oversee installation of offsite and onsite improvements.  Manage land development team. Deliver improved lots to support new home building operations. Bid and award contracts to subcontractors and manage schedules to meet budget and development milestones

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with land acquisition feasibility studies, analyzing of potential risks and development costs.
• Create development budgets for offsite, onsite, and lot improvements including administering and maintaining budgets through the entire life cycle of a project.
• Create a development schedule during due diligence inclusive of the entire development life cycle.
• Work closely with Vice President of Operations and Project Managers to verify costs and accuracy of development schedules.
• Ensure due diligence work is completed prior to the expiration of contingency period.
• Participate in design coordination and value enhancement meetings for demo, grading, improvement, joint trench, and landscape/amenity plans.
• Assist land development purchasing to support the development needs, model home construction, and community openings.
• Manage and coordinate the creation and assembly of bid documents including plans, specifications, reports, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Ensure timely bidding, negotiate the best value for labor & materials, and contract all subcontractors required to build the project per the project schedule.
• Manage the processing of contracts, purchase orders, change orders and maintain accurate back-up ensuring timely completion of process.
• Finalize and distribute the development schedule in conjunction with divisional goals.
• Ensure all OSHA, health and safety guidelines, codes, SWPPP, BMP’s, and municipality laws are followed by all employees, subcontractors, and customers throughout the life of the project.
• Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of all storm water prevention and BMP’s throughout the life of the project.
• Coordinate subcontractors and inspectors for completion of land development milestones, including meeting with jurisdiction and agency officials as needed to maintain schedule and budget.
• Oversee, manage, and support the completion of all land development activities for the project inclusive of coordinating efforts with construction for the building of the model homes, new home gallery, and project amenities.
• Ensure timely completion of land development activities and successful opening of community and receipt of occupancy approval by all agencies having jurisdiction.
• Provide support to construction throughout the project life cycle including inspection of projects for quality control, safety, and SWPP.
• Approve invoices via electronic program to maintain company pay policies.
• Manage and support tract acceptance and bond exoneration.
• Other duties as applied.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Major/emphasis in Planning, Engineering, and/or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in Land Development in the homebuilding industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the homebuilding industry and general knowledge of residential infrastructure and home construction.
• Understand residential building industry, municipality building codes, regulations, construction plans and maps.
• Must have a clear understanding of subcontractor’s duties and knowledge of soil conditions, grading, and survey.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal team members, external agencies and municipalities, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle a multitude of projects simultaneously.
• Must have problem solving, prioritizing abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must execute tasks in an efficient manner without sacrificing quality.
• Valid unrestricted Driver’s License; vehicle insurance.

AT TRI POINTE HOMES, WE ARE INTENTIONAL ABOUT FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU, AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE THEIR AUTHENTIC SELVES. WE EMBRACE INDIVIDUALITY AND STRIVE TO BE CONSCIOUSLY INCLUSIVE OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, EXPERIENCES, AND PERSPECTIVES IN EVERY ASPECT OF OUR BUSINESS. WE BELIEVE OUR COMPANY’S STRENGTH RELIES ON THE DIVERSITY OF THE TEAM AND THE UNIQUE, INNOVATIVE IDEAS EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, WHICH MEANS WE MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON MERIT AND QUALIFICATIONS AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, AGE, DISABILITY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.

WE WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAKE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE KNOWN PHYSICAL OR MENTAL LIMITATIONS OF A QUALIFIED APPLICANT WITH A DISABILITY UNLESS THE ACCOMMODATION WOULD IMPOSE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP ON THE OPERATION OF OUR BUSINESS. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU REQUIRE SUCH ASSISTANCE TO APPLY FOR AN OPEN POSITION OR TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to be in a relationship driven career
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to integrity
• College degree, or military equivalent preferred
• Sales or entrepreneurial experienced is preferred
• Qualified to work in the United States for any employer
• Applicant must currently have lived in the greater Charlotte area for three years or more

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Base compensation* for new financial professionals as you grow your commission-based income
• Comprehensive rewards, trips, and recognition opportunities
• Full benefits package including insurance and retirement benefits

TRAINING:

• Extensive training and joint work to master financial and presentation skills
• Weekly coaching to support growth of a practice for new and experienced levels
• Ongoing practice advancement, continuing education, and growth opportunities
• Support obtaining training and licenses required for the industry (Series 6 or 7, Life, Health & Disability Insurance License, etc.)

ABOUT PENN MUTUAL 

Established in 1847, The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company is committed to the noble purpose of helping individuals, families and small businesses make the most of life’s possibilities. As an original pioneer of mutual life insurance in America, we believe that our financial strength and mutual advantage support our ability to consistently deliver on our promises. We partner with trusted financial professionals around the country to serve the financial planning, protection, accumulation and distribution needs of their clients. Whether in our Home Office or Field, Penn Mutual is proud to work together in a values-driven and relationship-based culture.

All Associates Exemplify Our Penn Mutual Values: 

• ACTING WITH INTEGRITY —We have the conscious intention to do the right thing.
• RESPECTING ONE ANOTHER —We see each other’s distinctiveness as a valued asset.
• FOCUSING ON RELATIONSHIPS —We foster meaningful connections with others.
• SUSTAINING OUR LEGACY —We are trusted guardians for what we promise.
• A SHARED SENSE OF BELONGING —We evoke our place as part of a world that we influence and influences us.

Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination.  This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.

Leaders may, at their discretion, change the responsibilities in this position description at any time due to reasonable accommodation and/or other business reasons. 

Penn Mutual supports its field representatives with securities and investment advisory services offered through Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. (HTK), an SEC registered investment adviser, a registered broker-dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. HTK is a wholly owned subsidiary and non-insurance affiliate of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Visit Penn Mutual on the Internet at http://www.pennmutual.com.  Background checks and fingerprinting may be required as permitted by law.

*in compliance with NY Regulation 4228