Land Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success. Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC. Responsibilities/Qualifications Objective: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to support our Land Development Manager and Land Project Manager. The ideal candidate will play a role in ensuring that all development activities are efficiently planned and executed, identifying potential issues, and creating a plan to mitigate them. Key Responsibilities: Site Analysis: Obtain and coordinate due diligence items with necessary consultants. Support evaluation of site engineering features, utility availability, access, and easements, and alert the team to any potential issues. Planning and Zoning: Assist in preparing planning and zoning submissions and presentations. Collaborate with the Land Acquisition Manager to develop preliminary cost estimates for construction of proposed subdivisions. Engineering and Development: Create and maintain budgets during the preliminary plan stage and throughout construction. Coordinate with engineers for approvals from regulatory agencies and utility companies. Assist in identifying and obtaining off-site easements as needed. Organize and analyze contractor bids to maximize cost savings and oversee change orders. Supervise on-site activities to ensure timely completion and adherence to construction schedules. Ensure proper planning and development of open spaces and neighborhood amenities. General & Administrative: Maintain accurate project budgets and assist in preparing project summary updates. Keep a current set of plans accessible to various departments. Review and approve invoices for accuracy and completeness. Work with the Land Development Manager on bond statuses and property tax matters. Prepare necessary documentation for EPA permits and manage Homeowner Association documents. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning). Proven experience in project management, land development, estimating or a related field. Ability to read and analyze construction drawings, a plus. Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Proficient in budget management and project coordination. Benefits: Drees Homes offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Why Join Us? At Drees Homes, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting development projects while advancing your career in a supportive team setting. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who is ready to make a significant impact in the world of land development Summary Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com.