K. Hovnanian is celebrating 60 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry.  Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes?  It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments.  Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

The Vice President of Land Development will oversee the Land Development Department providing leadership, vision and management skills necessary to ensure that Company standards and objectives are met.  Establish metrics to measure the performance of the Department in the acquisition, approval, budgeting, contracting, scheduling, and quality control arenas.  The VP of Land Development shall work in concert with the business unit President to ensure that the Corporation’s business objectives are met.  Responsibilities to include the following.

-  Manage Land Development Associates including assignment of work and geographic territories, prioritizing work, and reviewing work product. 
-  Coordinate the activities of the Land Development Department with appropriate departments to provide for a seamless acquisitions, approval and construction of a community
-  Develop and implement estimating, quality, scheduling, budgeting and construction guidelines for the business unit under the auspices of Land Development. 
-  Prepare and maintain a detailed pricing database for all aspects of work contracted by the Land Development Department.
-  Prepare and distribute Requests For Proposals (RFP’s) to vendor/professional pool, negotiate award, and execute contracts, and periodically review performance. 
-  Receive and analyze bids and make recommendations to Community Managers, if applicable and business unit President.
-  Provide for systematic and standardized review and approval of technical documents prepared by professional consultants during the design process and prior to submission to governmental agencies to ensure consistency with business unit standards.
-  Monitor compliance with established safety procedures, quality standards, and work schedules through regular site inspections, determine reasons for any deviation, and develop and oversee plans for corrective action.
-  Monitor change orders, design problems, consult with architects, engineers, contractors, etc., as required to meet standards and evaluate alternative methods when appropriate.
-  Ensure that the community being built is consistent with engineering drawings and construction specifications.

A bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a background in Civil Engineering, Planning, or Construction Management preferred.  At least ten years of land development experience in progressively responsible positions strongly desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Successful candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish.  You can look forward to professional support and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan. 

Note to Search Firms
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