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JOB SUMMARY: The Manager LD is a key role intended to drive the development and feasibility process. After the acquisition team contracts for a new deal, the Manager will initiate and complete all necessary due diligence and helps prepares Land Packages for the purposes of securing all corporate approvals, and steers new communities through the kick-off and new community opening process.

This position is also responsible for working closely and reporting to the Vice President Land on all aspects of land development bidding and contracting tasks. This position is primarily based out of the Division office and has direct Management responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Site Development Management: (1) Prepare projected schedules if requested, implement, maintain and update construction schedules, (2) Schedule and conduct contract and scope of work briefing meetings, (3) Schedule and conduct pre-construction meetings with subcontractors, governmental agencies, utility companies, consultants etc., (4) Daily coordination of governmental officials and inspectors, consultants, subcontractors, construction staking providers in execution of site development tasks, (5) Monitor subcontractors' work and/or utility companies' work for compliance with construction schedule and workmanship, and (6) Provide weekly update.

Tract Acceptance and Bond Exoneration: (1) Schedule and participate in municipal inspections to achieve final acceptance of improvements, (2) Address municipal punch-list items for tract acceptance, (3) follow-up with municipal agencies to obtain final sign-off letters for bond exoneration, and (4) participate in bond exoneration meeting as necessary.

Bidding & Contract Management: (1) Prepare Bid Form, Bid Spread, Bid Analysis & Recommendation for Bid Award for approval, (2) Contracting Drafting & Administration, (3) Review and approve subcontractors' and consultants' progress billings, (4) Review and negotiate subcontract change order requests and provide recommendation for approval or denial, (5) Provide cost impact to budget due to change orders and participate in monthly land development budget update meeting, and (6) Provide projection of upcoming extra work and report to the VP, Land Development its cost impact to the budget at all times.

Acquisition Due Diligence: Initiate and complete all necessary due diligence, including oversight of engineering and other consultants. This includes:

• Review and approve fee & tech and development budgets for new properties

• Review and develop project timelines for new community openings

• Review, analyze, and summarize all risks, i.e.; environmental, political, entitlement, engineering, and/or development related

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• College Degree preferred. Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering & Management is ideal.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of site development construction management experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project Scheduling Software or equivalent.

• Good with numbers.

• Good written and verbal skills, detail oriented with good follow-up and follow-thru skills, good people skills and problem solving skills are required.

• Ability to take initiative and be a self starter is a must.

• Able to multi-task is a plus.

• Willingness to travel is required.

• Must be familiar with blueprints, grading plans, improvement plans, landscape plans etc.

Position Location:

• Position is located on-site (1916 Ayrsley Town Blvd Suite 110 Charlotte NC 28273) #LI-onsite

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

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This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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