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Director of Land Development-Bend Oregon

D.R. Horton, Inc.

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Location
Bend, OR
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Requirements

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Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Director of Land Development works with the Division President to develop raw land and deliver lots for communities in line with the division’s business plan. The role manages community infrastructure installation within budget and schedule, oversees development teams and contractors, and leads land development budgeting, compliance, and employee development. The position supervises two or more employees and requires overnight travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Land DevelopmentCivil Engineering PlansGrading PlansAs-BuiltsUtility LayoutsHomebuildingReal Estate TransactionsCommunicationMS OfficeEmail

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree7+ Years Related ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseVehicle

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc.is currently looking for aDirector of Land Development. The right candidate will work closely with the Division President to develop raw land and deliver lots for building communities to meet the established goals in the division’s business plan. Manages the installation of community infrastructure within budget and time constraints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions
  • Collaborate with the Land Development team to complete cost estimates, lot densities, development schedules and identify risk during due diligence required in the submittal package for corporate approval
  • Interface with Land Department staff during due diligence to verify the checklist is completed from contract phase through post-closing phase
  • Lead teams in all aspects of community development including design, planning, engineering and development
  • Solicit, analyze and meet with contractors for bids on new development projects
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts with contractors
  • Create budgets for the construction of entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for D.R. Horton communities, including roads, drainage, water, sewer and landscaping
  • Oversee the activities of land planners, engineers, consultants, government officials and trade partners in the execution of land development tasks on time and at budget
  • Review preliminary plats and revisions for final plat recordation
  • Perform final walks with local authorities for street, water/sewer acceptance and secure bond release
  • Develop and adhere to the division’s land development schedule and budget for each project and provide regular updates to the Division President
  • Ensure active and quality communication is established and maintained with other internal departments regarding the status of future projects
  • Provide leadership to the Land Development team including overall people management, talent identification, recruiting, and employee development
  • Monitor budgets on each phase of development, and continually review all accounting relative to land development including cash flow projections
  • Assume the primary responsibility for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
  • Develop, a positive teamwork and achievement-oriented culture with staff, consultants, and contractors
  • Monitor work for legal and regulatory compliance
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government authorities
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
  • Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

  • Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training

  • Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understand civil engineering plans, grading plans, as-builts and layouts for utilities
  • Experience in homebuilding
  • Real estate transaction knowledge

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits*//*

/Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo/

Job: *Land

Organization: *Home Builder

Title: Director of Land Development-Bend Oregon

Location: Oregon-Bend

Requisition ID: 2605417

How this job compares

Set against the 2,950 open Construction Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$126–207K/yr1,449 salary ranges
  • US median$25–34/hr214 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Construction Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,315 postings).
Education
860 of the 2,950 open Construction Management jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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