Land Development Manager

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.Job Summary: Assists land department Team Members with due diligence, civil / grade plan review, value engineering, and budgeting of residential projects. Full responsibility for phased project scheduling, project buyout & contracting, and construction of assigned projects. Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates Bid Form & Bid Instructions, distributes to qualified Bidders. Solicits bids for all work items as needed to complete the project. Reviews bids for accuracy and completeness. Formats bid process to avoid scope overlap or gap. Addresses bidder questions.

Compiles a Bid Analysis to review bids; collaborates with Director to make contractor selections.

Initiates buyout / contracting of all work; initiates pre-construction meetings with municipalities and contractors.

Develops detailed critical-path project schedule (MS Project), with Contractor input. Ensures project milestones are met, and lots are delivered on schedule.

Initiates and attends weekly on-site meetings with all relevant contractors.

Monitors construction progress vs. schedule. Identifies potential project delays and / or risks; implements measures, makes recommendations, and takes steps as necessary to maintain schedule and budget.

Full responsibility for project budget; reviews and approves all pay applications and invoices for accuracy.

Secures activation of water / sewer systems per project schedule. Pursues final acceptance and bond release for all infrastructure and improvements.

Communicates accurate lot delivery dates to management for use in long-range business plan.

Completes Hardscape, Landscape and Amenity improvements, and turn over to HOA manager as soon as each area is completed. Manages NPDES and Storm Water Program according to Company policy.

Assists with special projects as requested and performs additional duties as required.

RequirementsMinimum Education Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related curriculum preferred; minimum 5 years’ experience in land development or equivalent experience required.Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of organization. Strong budget-management skills. Decisiveness, good judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills to act with authority and take approved risks in an environment with little direction from others. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word). Work Conditions: Must be able to walk potential site before and during construction; be available for occasional meetings outside of typical business hours; extensive driving required.BenefitsM/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.#IND123