Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation’s leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing.

Job Description:

The Home Center Development Manager (HCDM) must have experience with and understand the concepts, practices, and procedures used in real estate transactions and commercial real estate development. The HCDM’s primary function will be to identify land opportunities for “greenfield” home center developments, negotiate the purchase of the land, and then develop the land into a home center that’s ready to open for business. The HCDM will work with Zone VPs and Regional VPs to identify desirable markets and thereafter maintain communication with RVPs and ZVPs throughout the development process. A full understanding of the potential project economics in support of property acquisition and build out is required. The HCDM will perform due diligence investigations and economic feasibility assessments on potential land purchases for home center developments and will work with a team of consultants and local government representatives on design, site layout, rezoning, annexation, permits, approvals, licenses, and all other entitlements. Once entitlements are obtained, the HCDM will work with the Construction Manager on the bidding process for the performance of sitework to qualified contractors. HCDM will coordinate sourcing and setup of home center signage and office units. HCDM will create and maintain budgets, proformas, and development schedules.

Requirements:

• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness
• Reliable and dependable attributes
• Oversee the development and/or redevelopment of properties
• Ability to consult with local government planners, commissioners, consultants, development boards, and landowners/neighbors during the entitlement and pre-development phases to ensure a smooth approvals process and transparency among all interested parties
• Ability to travel as needed 25-35%
• Ability to assess real estate sites based on location, demographics, economic feasibility, and buildout lead times
• Ability to pass criminal background check as well as post-offer drug screen
• College diploma and 5+ years of related experience preferred

Why Clayton:

• A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth.
• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
• Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.
• Continuous training and professional development through e-learning and/or training seminars.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

• A Berkshire Hathaway Company – an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth.
• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Programs, paid time off, paid holidays and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs.
• Home Centers are closed on Sundays – we believe in offering a balanced working environment.

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