Drees Homes

Land Development Manager

LocationGreater Indianapolis, Greater Indianapolis
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal , and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.


Responsibilities/Qualifications

National homebuilder with a superb reputation as a leader and innovator in the industry is seeking a Land Development Manager for our Indianapolis Division.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Land Development Manager to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of land development—from site analysis and entitlement to construction coordination and HOA oversight. Your leadership will ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of finished lots that align with our division’s long-term growth strategy.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Site Analysis
Collaborate with leadership to develop five-year lot forecast
Evaluate potential sites for development feasibility and product fit

Entitlement and Zoning
Represent the company in zoning and entitlement matters
Manage consultants for land planning and preliminary design

Engineering and Design
Oversee civil, soils, and environmental engineering
Ensure regulatory compliance and manage design approvals

Budgeting and Bidding
Prepare and manage development budgets
Solicit and evaluate construction bids and negotiate contracts

Construction Oversight
Monitor field execution and approve change orders
Track and secure permits to avoid delays

Bond and HOA Management
Manage bond tracking and release
Draft HOA documents and chair meetings during declarant control

Reporting and Coordination
Maintain development documentation and lead internal meetings
Approve invoices and manage subdivision restrictions


Knowledge And Skills

Proven experience in land development, civil engineering, or a related field
Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and environmental regulations
Excellent project management, budgeting, and negotiation skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities


Requirements

4 year college degree
Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office - Teams, Excel, Word
Experience with Bluebeam is helpful


Premier Benefits to Support YOU -


We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

Medical, dental and vision
Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
Wellness rewards
401(k) savings plan
Profit Sharing
Paid time off increasing with tenure
Tuition reimbursement
Long and short disability and Parental leave
Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
Employee Assistance Program and much more!

Ready to build the future with us? Apply now and bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in land development.


Summary


Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website – www.dreeshomes.com .

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