The Director of Forward Planning supervises and directs the forward planning team, which is responsible for all aspects of entitlements for new residential communities. Responsible for coordinating with all agencies, internal departments, and outside consultants to develop and process architectural and engineering plans through approval processes and permitting. This role also has responsibility for maintaining project schedules and budgets.
Company Overview: Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry leading parental leave policy.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for day-to-day management of forward planning team to ensure top performance in achieving desired results.
Ability to oversee numerous professional consultants efficiently and effectively.
Lead due diligence / entitlement review efforts for potential land acquisitions, including review and analysis of supporting documents (title, environmental, entitlement, and engineering reports).
Manage and direct all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for new residential communities including all entitlement documents and plans, tentative and final maps and related approvals. Such efforts will include strategizing, coordinating and presenting to city/county staff and other agencies. Attend public hearings as needed.
Coordinates with architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants in preparation of required development applications and approvals based on expert-level knowledge of approvals processes and requirements.
Contract and manage consultants as needed, which may include civil engineers, architects, structural engineers, landscape architects, utility consultants, land use attorneys, title company, surveyors, HOA budget preparers and HOA managers. Foster strong partnerships with consultant teams.
Review and approve all invoices for consultant teams.
Manage scopes of work and compliance with schedule for consultants related to forward planning process.
Lead resolution of entitlement issues and conditions prior to and during development.
Prepare and maintain (with Land Development counterpart) detailed schedules and budgets for land planning/project due diligence, entitlement and development of residential communities.
Prepare and submit applications for planned developments, rezoning, tentative maps, and design review
Lead internal project development meetings.
Participate in new community kick-off meetings, clearly communicating project details and milestones to construction and sales teams.
Act as liaison with local, State, and Federal agencies, including presenting at public meeting and hearings
Speak with interested parties near community projects, understanding and anticipating needs
Serve as owner's representative on Homeowner Association and Condominium Boards, including attendance at monthly/quarterly meetings.
Support project closeout and handover to HOA's along with bond exoneration.
Work with other departments in the division to activate new communities on time and within budget.
Education & Experience
College graduate, with degree in engineering, architecture, or land planning preferred.
At least 8-10 years of experience in forward planning, civil engineering or entitlements in the homebuilding or multifamily industry.
Skills & Abilities
Proven strength in management, interpersonal and presentation skills
Exceptional communication, organizational and time management skills
Solid understanding of Civil Engineering Principles, fundamental Real Estate and Urban planning concepts and aligning these skills with the organization's goals and objectives
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in efficient and accurate manner
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word) required
Position may require flexible work hours and limited local travel
Physical Requirements
Typical office environment
Local travel (driving) required
Additional Responsibilities The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Information
The California pay range for this position is from $170,000 to $185,000 annually. The exact rate of pay will be based on work location(s), position, and experience level. In no instance will Beazer Homes pay less than the minimum wage.
