Job Description

Director of Land Development Construction

About Us

As a top 100 home builders, we’ve cultivated a team-oriented environment where collaboration and support contribute to the success and happiness of both our employees and the families we serve. After an exceptional 2024, we continue to grow and thrive, defying market trends and expanding annually since 2006. At Allen Edwin Homes, our greatest asset is our people. Our teams are built on trust, honesty, and passion and we look to hire confident, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals that want an opportunity to grow their career and contribute to Allen Edwin Homes’ sustained growth.

 We’re looking for a Land Development Construction Director who can lead, by example, inspire a high-performing team, and deliver results that align with our Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) values.

Position Overview

The Land Development Construction Director leads a team of Land Development Project Managers and Project Associates through all phases of residential development — from permitting and bidding to construction and closeout. You’ll ensure completed communities meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers and Associates through clear communication, setting expectations, and driving buy-in.
• Champion and model Allen Edwin Homes’ Sustainable Competitive Advantage values in daily decisions.

· Foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

· Ensure adherence to centralized data management, scheduling, and tracking processes.

· Oversee all phases of land development projects including bidding, private/public infrastructure, franchise utilities, landscaping, and amenities.

Preconstruction Management

• Coordinate between preconstruction and construction teams to align procedures and project requirements.
• Oversee project startup (permits, contracts) in line with development schedules, communicating deviations and business impacts.
• Review budgets and estimates, provide optimization input, and assign projects to managers.
• Manage the bidding and contracting process, ensuring scopes of work are clear and deadlines are met.

· Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing business needs and charters.

Construction and Closeout

• Ensure Project Managers deliver clean, complete communities with a predictable building permit pathway.
• Maintain clarity and alignment when changes occur during bidding and construction.
• Support project teams in conflict resolution and ensure job-readiness standards are met.
• Accurately forecast schedules, manage utility installation, and ensure infrastructure is complete before home occupancy.
• Lead challenging closeout efforts when needed and attend public meetings for final approvals.
• Ensure legal, engineering, and internal processes are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years in land development, civil infrastructure, construction project management
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking ability

Why Join Allen Edwin Homes?

• Be part of a company that values leadership, quality, and efficiency.
• Work on impactful residential projects that shape communities.
• Collaborate with a cohesive leadership team committed to delivering excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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