Land Development Manager

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to the company’s success by providing strategic planning, project management, and financial oversight in remodel and new build development projects while maintaining the highest standards of excellence. The development manager will Lead all phases of the development process, including due diligence, design, entitlements, permitting and Construction, to ensure successful project delivery. The Development Manager will partner with internal and external teams and consultants to achieve project goals and objectives. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, Construction Management, or Management discipline. (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education based on two calendar years of experience for one academic year of education.) Four plus years of relevant experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company Proven problem-solving and team building skills. Proficient use of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Outlook Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases. Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures. Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed. Experience managing an innovative retail multiple store development program, architectural and site development consultants, new store entitlement programs, and process development. Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure. Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with and support Construction, Legal, Real Estate, Operations, New Store Visual Merchandising and other departments to achieve successful new store openings. Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, codes Essential Job Functions: Solicit, onboard and manage, multidisciplinary team of consultants and professionals to achieve project goals and deliverables Manage due diligence, entitlements and permitting processes for multiple projects concurrently Assess project risk as it relates to budgets, schedules, and threshold deal assumptions Collaborate with internal team members to establish and achieve common objectives Establish, lead and maintain relationships with all municipal and other regulatory staff involved in acceptance and approval of development project Work with consultants and other team members to establish and maintain budget and schedule impacts Create, maintain and drive project schedules. Understand critical path, areas of schedule improvements, concurrency etc. provide regular reporting to project team Manage due diligence, entitlements and permitting processes for multiple projects concurrently Key competencies in understanding city/county development codes, zoning regulations, use restrictions and overall design standards Represent Floor and Decor at city meeting, technical review meetings, public hearings, community meetings etc. Maintain regular and effective communication to full project team Working Conditions (travel & environment) 25% travel required including air and car travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate. PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Benefits & Rewards Bonus opportunities at every level Career advancement opportunities Relocation opportunities across the country 401k with discretionary company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Referral Bonus Program A personal holiday and Volunteer Time Off program Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria) Equal Employment Opportunity Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.