Land Development Associate - Austin, TX - Green Brick Partners

Overview

No Agencies or Recruiters- Direct Applicants Only.

Position Purpose: The Land Development Manager must believe in, practice and initiate all Green Brick Partners values set forth in an acronym we call HOME. They must be Honest, Objective, Mature and Efficient in how he or she approaches their role at Green Brick Partners.

Provide administrative support to Vice President of Land Development - ATX and Vice President of Land Acquisition - ATX by coordinating reimbursement districts, contract administration, vendor coordination and development budgets to meet division goals. Assist in the development and delivery of finished residential lots to our Team Builders and third-party builders.

Responsibilities

· Assist with land acquisition due diligence process and update/maintain ATX land acquisition pursuit schedule and checklists

· Assist in the review of title

· Assist in soliciting proposals for environmental studies, boundary surveys, or other applicable due diligence information needed for land acquisitions

· Assist in preparation of company approval packages for land acquisitions

· Maintain subcontractor vendor list for land development projects

· Facilitate Homeowner Association (HOA) setups with 3rd party legal & management partners

· Coordination with the engineer on plan drafting and obtaining municipal and building partner approvals

· Evaluation of cost estimates and working with the engineer towards best value designs

· Construction contract drafting and bid coordination

· Coordination of franchise utilities service, contracts, construction and pursue any rebate programs for reduction in facility costs

· Assist in the management of field work during the development process, which includes lot development as well as landscape, hardscape and amenities construction

· Assist in the substantial completion and final acceptance process with municipalities, internal Team Builders & 3rd party builders (i.e. Checklist of items for lot transfers/purchase)

· Administration of construction contracts, including invoice review and approvals, budget reporting and assistance with draws

· Compile costs and prepare submittal documents for reimbursements associated with Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs)

Supervision of Others: Assist VP of Land Development – ATX with Third-party trades/vendors.

Authority/Budget/Decision Making/Discretion and Independent Judgment Ability:

· None. All final decisions are subject to VP of Land Development – ATX corporate approval authority.

Physical Requirements: Must have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, valid driver’s license and be willing to drive among designated communities in daytime and nighttime.

Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Location: Austin Office – Austin, TX

Field work in the Austin area

Qualifications

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

· 3 years of experience in land development

Competencies:

· Proficient at Word, Excel, and various other computer programs.

· Ability to solve problems in a professional manner.

· Attention to detail, accuracy and resolve to get the tasks done right the first time.

· Excellent work ethic.

Green Brick Total Compensation:

· Above-market compensation and bonus program

· Multiple Medical and ancillary benefits

· Restricted Stock Awards

· 401(k) with Company Match

· Fitness Reimbursement and programs

· Home Purchase Discount

We are not taking resumes from recruiters at this time.

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.