Land Development Manager

Job Description

Location: Chicago Market, IL

About Redwood:

At first glance, Redwood Living, Inc. (Redwood) is a company that builds and manages single-story apartment homes. But when you look closer, you'll see we are so much more. We are builders, innovators, and individuals who go the extra mile. Our success is driven by the incredible people who make up our workforce. Our Redwood Ambassadors are not only passionate and talented but also empowered to make decisions that enhance the lives of our residents and their fellow employees. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, dedication, and the power to make a difference.

We live by eight core values that guide everything we do:

• Do One Thing Really Well

• Be Entrepreneurial

• Serve Those You Lead

• Deliver More Than Expected

• Communicate Openly and Honestly

• Instill Family and Team Spirit

• Demonstrate Integrity and Authenticity

• Be Nice and Have Fun

Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the VP of Development, the Land Development Manager will be responsible for land development at Redwood including but not limited to value engineering, management of mass earthwork, wet utility installation, dry utility installation, and street pavement. This role requires close coordination with the Acquisitions Team, Civil Engineers, Contractors and Vertical Construction Team to facilitate a smooth transition from land development to vertical construction. As such, you will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand and provide the best resident experience possible. All Redwood employees are expected to conduct all organizational business and practices in accordance to Redwood company policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee land development from initial planning to final completion of neighborhood

Collaborate with Acquisitions Team and Civil Engineering to provide value engineering on upcoming neighborhoods

Creation and management of budgets and schedules for land development

Manage contract creation, execution, and payment of vendors, including approval of invoices and change orders

Bid, hire, manage, and maintain relationships with all site contractors, pavers, construction material testers, and other land development contractors

Manage mass earthwork

Manage installation and acceptance of wet utilities (water, sewer, storm)

Manage installation of dry utility main lines (electric, gas)

Manage installation of roads

Collaborate and conduct regular meetings discussing development activities with Vertical Construction

Visit, inspect, and problem-solve complex construction/constructability issues in the field

Provide tracking that monitors progress and quality control of all development activities

Coordinate with Environmental, Geotech, and Wetland consultants to ensure compliance

Oversee release of sureties

Travel requirements as necessary

All other related duties, as assigned

Required Skills:

Respectfulness, trustworthiness, empathy, and leadership

Ability to collaborate closely with team members

The ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently and without close supervision

Excellent time management skills

Mathematical aptitude

Strong communication skills and general business acumen

The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels

Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis

Required Qualifications, Education & Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Real Estate, Landscape Architecture, Law, or another related field

Three to five years of experience with land development and entitlements after educational requirements are fulfilled is preferred

Valid driver’s license required

In lieu of a degree, 5–7+ years of combined similar work-related experience specific to residential, commercial, and/or retail land development

The candidate should possess experience in land development (knowledge of real estate deals is recommended), especially—but not limited to—building codes, zoning regulations, budgeting processes, and practical site development experience

General computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment. In this role, the employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, desk phones, iPhone, photocopiers, etc. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, and walk, with the ability to lift 20 pounds where applicable. This job requires travel 1–2 days per week, with the remainder of the time spent in the corporate office. The Development Manager is expected to visit every site with site development activities twice per month.

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Redwood Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Redwood strictly prohibits and does not tolerate illegal discrimination, and Redwood provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Full-time