Director of Corporate Land Entitlements and Development

Company: CareerArc
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Director of Corporate Land Entitlements and DevelopmentDescription: At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. We are guided by our core values:

• Our Team Makes the Difference: Succeed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working together
• We Are Homebuyer Focused: Keep our customers and their satisfaction central to all that we do
• We Have a Passion for Excellence: Strive to keep improving with our focus on the Stanley Martin Way
• We Do the Right Thing: Act with the highest standards of integrity, every dayStanley Martin Homes was ranked #12 among the Largest Private Companies in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal. This highlights our growth, success, and commitment to our team and culture.The main goal of the Director of Corporate Land Entitlement and Development is to support each Division's entitlement and/or development team in achieving their goals by implementing Stanley Martin Way processes and policies. The role involves occasional travel to divisions for in-person meetings and site visits.Responsibilities and Duties:
• Review land acquisition projects for feasibility, including land due diligence, preliminary and site construction plans, and budgets.
• Assist teams with value engineering solutions related to site grading, utility design, and construction.
• Guide land development general contractor scoping, bidding, negotiating, and contracting.
• Ensure project management best practices are followed, including regular progress meetings.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance and Accounting to review land development budgets quarterly.
• Support land reporting to aid leadership decision-making.
• Work with Corporate Field Operations to ensure safety policies are followed and lead safety meetings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, SWPPP, and other regulations, recommending best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned and represent the company professionally.
• Promote a safe working environment and uphold company values.Position Standards:
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)Position Requirements:
    • College degree preferred
    • Minimum 15+ years relevant experience in planning, design, and construction
    • At least 10 years in residential development
    • Experience in land acquisition, planning, engineering, and entitlement processes
    • Skilled in scoping, bidding, negotiating, and contracting
    • Knowledge of risk management, project management, finance, and legal processes
    • Proficiency with technology and Microsoft OfficeWhat's In It For You:
      • Competitive health care options, disability, life insurance
      • 401(k) plan with employer match, HSA
      • Paid parental leave, FSA for dependent care
      • Paid maternity leave, wellness benefits, mental health resources
      • Tuition and certification reimbursement
      • Vacation, sick leave, identity theft protection
      • Home discounts, partner discounts, early paycheck access
      • Charity support through our Giving Back ProgramFounded in 1966, Stanley Martin Homes has grown through innovation, quality, and customer service. With expansions across Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina, we are proud of our 50+ years of success. Join us in helping homebuyers find their dream homes every day!
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