Job Description Summary
As a Vice President, Land Development working for Taylor Morrison you will manage the Land Development Team through the engineering, entitlement and development processes needed to supply the Division with timely developed lots. You will work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.
Job Details
We trust that as a Vice President, Land Development: (responsibilities)
- Develop land committee package for presentation to the Investment Committee
- Supervise land acquisition escrows and title work
- Work effectively and efficiently with the Land Planners, Engineers, and Contractors to ensure land development on time and at or under budget
- Negotiate land development contracts with various vendors, trades and contractors
- Direct land development activities both internally as well as in the field
- Utilize general market research focusing on regional employment, demographics, sales volume, and competition levels
- In collaboration with Division leadership team, create an annual strategic land plan to support the Division’s overall strategic plan
- You are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
- Business Acumen
- Customer Focus
- Developing Direct Reports and Others
- Drive for Results
- Priority Setting
- Self-Knowledge
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or meet the minimum requirement for number of years of direct experience
- Minimum ten years of experience in land development
- Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions
- Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
- Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable
- Strong computer skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Attention to detail
- Proven track record of leadership
FLSA Status: Exempt
Will have responsibilities such as:
- Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;
- Setting rates of pay and hours of work;
- Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;
- Determining work techniques;
- Planning the work;
- Apportioning work among employees;
- Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;
- Planning budgets for work;
- Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;
- Providing for safety and security of the workplace
Essential Functions:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
- Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
- Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
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Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison
We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Programs
- Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
- Vacation & Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
- Home Mortgage Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What We Do
Taylor Morrison is a national homebuilder and land developer with a whole lot of heart and the fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Whether we’re supporting our customers on the cusp of change to Make Moves, inspiring our team members to uphold our culture we affectionately call TMLiving and fulfill our promise to ‘Love the Customer,’ or innovating the homebuying experience into the very best it can be, it’s our people who fuel our passion for making Taylor Morrison the perfect place to call home.
We’re honored to hold the title of America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder by Lifestory Research for six years running, and for being named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2019 and 2020 and one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2018 and 2020. Our efforts to make the homebuilding industry more representative and inclusive have also been recognized with a three-time inclusion on Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index in 2019, 2020 and 2021. These accolades, paired with our esteemed company culture, unwavering commitment to sustainability, philanthropy and healthy living, and dedication to elevating the customer and employee experience make us a great choice for potential homebuyers and future team members alike.
Today, Taylor Morrison and our family of brands build in 11 states and 22 major markets—securing us the No. 5 spot for the nation’s largest homebuilders. To make the homebuying journey as seamless as possible, we also offer a one-stop-shop experience through our suite of in-house financial services, including mortgage, title services and insurance. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, whether you’re considering joining our family as a customer, team member or valued trade partner, we can’t wait to welcome you home.
