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 in preliminary platting, due diligence, preliminary engineering, development and budgeting of subdivision development. Manages project final engineering, platting, associated schedules, project bidding and construction. Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts due diligence further, more intensive, environmental analysis of wetlands, streams, subsurface soils analysis i.e. water, rock, soft soils. Examines site plan development with respect to Topo, floodplain, utilities, storm water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and water feasibility; Prepares preliminary project budget. Manage engineering of subdivision, resolve utility, grading, storm water issue and shepherd government approval. Schedule preliminary plat with engineers and planners, solve issues and shepherd government approvals. Assist in final plat preparation and approvals and government approvals. Attend weekly meeting with engineer and update schedule of preliminary engineering, preliminary platting and address construction issues; Review budgets and costs. 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. Secures activation of water / sewer systems per project schedule.

Pursues final acceptance and bond release for all infrastructure and improvements. Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required. Manages NPDES and Storm Water Program according to Company policy. Requirements Minimum 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. Decisiveness and good judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills to act with authority and take approved risks in an environment with little direction from others. Working knowledge of Indianapolis market and associated geographical locations. Work Conditions: Must be able to walk potential site before and during construction, attend evening meetings, local driving required. Benefits M/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