Forward Planning Manager

The Forward Planning Manager will assist with the land acquisition feasibility studies, the due diligence land purchase process and with developing entitlement strategies, submissions and presentations.

Assist with obtaining entitlement and permit approvals for projects. Assist with the development financing budgets/packages for designated projects. Coordinate the design of community landscaping, amenities and entrances. Assist with the processing of all site improvement, sales office and model plans/permits and architectural plans. Prepare project schedules through the permitting process and ensure schedule compliance. Determine the feasibility of all bids and negotiate the best value for land development labor and materials (if applicable). Oversee the installation of all landscaping, amenities and entrances. Prepare and monitor development budgets. Prepare development time lines and weekly reports documenting job status (days ahead of schedule, days behind schedule, etc.). Coordinate and direct the activities of engineers, architects, and other consultants. Coordinate with homeowner's associations to resolve project-related issues through community closeout.

The Forward Planning Manager will be responsible for:

• Assist with the entitlement of multiple projects, including zoning/re-zoning approvals, development agreements, architectural approvals, preliminary and final plats, civil construction plans, development permits, landscape plans and utility company designs to align with Division Business Plan.
• Contribute to the "community planning" process including site planning, lot layout, landscaping, project theming, monuments, passive and active open space, etc. through collaboration with stakeholders from Division, Region, and Corporate operations.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with officials and employees of municipalities and agencies with jurisdictional control over Division land acquisitions.
• Assist with the coordinating the vetting and engagement of all consultants, including management of the RFP process, with Division Land Development Manager.
• Provide due diligence relating to the entitlement of all proposed Division land acquisitions.
• Serve as a liaison to engineers, consultants, governmental officials and other trade partners in the execution of forward planning tasks. Ensure that all corporate land development policies, internal control procedures and practices are communicated, understood and complied with.
• Manage scopes of work and compliance with schedule for consultants related to forward planning process.
• Assist with resolutions of entitlement issues and conditions prior to and during development.
• Collaborate with Land Acquisition team during feasibility analysis and due diligence phase

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of associated homebuilding industry experience or a combined 5 years of education and experience directly related to land planning, land use, policy planning, or government.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience in managing entitlement of new communities.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding civil engineering plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Project and Excel.
• Ptrong project management skills.
• Ability to oversee numerous professional consultants efficiently and effectively.

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

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