Land Development Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

• Company: Legend Homes / Academy Development
• Job Title: Assistant Development Manager
• Department: Land Development and Acquisition
• Reports to: Project Manager
• Status: Full Time / Exempt, Salaried

Legend Homes is looking for an experienced Assistant Development Manager to join our Academy Development team in Houston, TX. The Assistant Development Manager will support the Project Manager in performing and overseeing day-to-day land development activities, including due diligence on land acquisitions, budget and schedule tracking, field observation, and coordination through the completion of improved lots and development approvals.

• Assist the Project Manager of Land Development on analyzing new land opportunities and performing due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Support the creation, review, and maintenance of all due diligence property documents and reports, ensuring compliance with Camillo standards and notifying management of concerns and potential solutions.
• Assist in coordinating information sharing and work distribution among land development, acquisitions, and construction teams.
• Assist the Project Manager with administrative functions, including:
  • Payroll processing and support
  • Assisting with budgeting, budget tracking, and performance reporting
  • Field observation and site visits of ongoing development activities
  • Attending MUD (Municipal Utility District) meetings on behalf of or alongside the Project Manager
• Assist with coordination among agencies for permitting, insurance, assurance, and close-out requirements.
• Support oversight of construction of entrances, lots, amenities, and associated infrastructure, including coordination of contractors and inspectors.
• Participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthroughs, and turnovers.
• Assist in ensuring required property documentation is completed and stored properly.
• Support the negotiation of final contracts and change orders as directed.
• Assist in the design, review, approval, and permitting process.
• Ability to travel.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship building, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint.

• 1-3 years of land development/infrastructure construction experience preferred; exposure to increasing levels of project oversight is a plus.
• Land Experience preferred, including:
  • Experience as a Land Analyst
  • Familiarity with MUD (Municipal Utility District)
• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred

• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer
• Periodic travel may be required

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of SimplyHome, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company made acquisitions to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #AcademyDevelopmentCareers