KB Homes Fairfield , CA 94533
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JOB SUMMARY: The Manager/Director, Forward Planning is a key role intended to bridge the gap between acquisition and development related activities. After the acquisition team contracts for a new deal, the Manager, Forward Planning will initiate and complete all necessary due diligence, entitle all communities post Land Committee approval, and successfully steer new communities through the kickoff and new community opening process. The position will be responsible for tracking, overseeing, and coordinating the processing of architecture, tentative maps, improvement plans, development permits, and agency approvals for all new communities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acquisition Support
Land Schedules/Budgets
Consultants
Human Resource Management
Entitlements
Responsible for overseeing and/or performing the following:
Processing through approval of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Mitigated Negative Declarations, etc.
Processing applications for Planned Development, Rezoning, Tentative Map, Development Agreements, Design Review, General Plan Amendments, Variances, LAFCO applications, etc.
Attend, participate, and present at City Council, Planning Commission, Public Outreach Events, etc.
Work with Local, State and Federal Agency staff on behalf of KB Home.
Final Engineering and Permitting
Responsible for overseeing and/or performing the following processing and approvals:
Tentative Maps, Final Maps, and Condo Plans
Improvement Plans (in-tract and off-tract)
Landscape Plans (model, production, parks, and other public amenities, etc.)
Architectural, Structural, T-24, MEP, Fire Sprinkler, & Solar Plans, including Trusses
Misc. Grading Plans and Phasing Plans, including Encroachment Permits, Grading Permits, etc.
Plot Plans, including all Building Permits and applications, etc.
Agency Agreements (Affordable Housing, Subdivision Improvement, Development, Reimbursement, etc.)
Lot-line adjustments, Right-of-Way (ROW) Acquisitions, Easements, Land Dedications, etc.
Form and/or Annex into Community Facilities Districts, Assessment Districts, etc.
Associations
Responsible for overseeing and/or performing the following:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Experience:
4+ years of Forward Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture or similar experience.
Home building experience required and managerial experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in efficient and accurate manner
Proven ability to multi-task and complete tasks within a scheduled time frame
Understanding of fundamental Real Estate and Urban Planning concepts
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Proven strength in management, interpersonal and presentation skills
Consistently shows attention to detail
Intermediate computer skills are a necessity (Excel, Microsoft Project)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Base Salary: The expected base salary range for the Manager level is $125,000-$135,000 per year depending on experience paid semi-monthly. The expected base salary range for the Director level is $145,000-$165,000 per year depending on experience paid semi-monthly.
Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus discretionary bonus.
Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend.
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!
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