Land Development Specialist

Description

Job Title: Land Development Specialist

Reports To: Development Manager

Department: D06 – Business Development

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt (Salary)

Position Summary:

The Land Development Specialist conducts research, identifies, and evaluates land purchase opportunities for real estate developments while supporting the development team through planning and approvals. The Land Development Specialist also assists SCS Real Estate in listing and selling S.C. Swiderski built single-family homes. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify land opportunities for the company through outreach and database searches.
• Compile property information such as tax records, zoning, and TID/TIF availability. 
• Provide complete analysis of potential development opportunity sites, including evaluation of current land use, terrain, soils, and constraints.
• Evaluate real estate market conditions and provide recommendations.
• Conduct in-person site visits throughout the state of Wisconsin.
• Assist and support real estate staff with sales transactions
• Present projects to municipal staff, landowners, and other stakeholders.
• Support land acquisition negotiations and due diligence timelines.
• Participate in project planning and feasibility, due diligence activities, and project approvals.
• Prepare meeting materials and presentations. 
• Create informational packages for lenders and appraisers throughout the project life cycle. 
• Maintain organized and thorough project documentation and communications.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner while maintaining Supervisor confidence. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in real estate, marketing, education, communications, urban/land use planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5+ years proven work experience in relevant disciplines as listed above.
• WI Real Estate Salesperson license or willingness to acquire one in 9 months is required.
• Knowledge of development processes, timelines, and stakeholder importance is helpful.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success working within a team atmosphere.
• Comfortable presenting to stakeholders in a public setting.
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide corresponding recommendations.
• Ability to change focus and direction in alignment with company priorities.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office application (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) skills.
• Ability to work within multiple real estate planning and development software applications i.e. Sage Construction Management (SCM), MLS, ZipForms.
• Strong compliance awareness and adherence to established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Work Schedule:

The work schedule for the Land Development Specialist requires regular in-state travel with the ability to work 40 - 45 hours per week traditionally Monday – Friday, with occasional hours outside of that range as business necessitates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and stand for 8 – 10 hours daily while using a computer. 
• Ability to move safely over undeveloped land, uneven terrain, and construction sites.

Work Environment:

The majority of a Land Development Specialist’s time is spent in a professional office setting, working on-site and communicating with other departments such as designers, architects, developers, project managers, executives & owners.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Benefits:

A competitive pay package, and an excellent benefits package: health, dental, life, disability, 401(k), and paid time off (holidays & vacation) await this highly motivated individual.

S.C. Swiderski (SCS), founded in Mosinee, Wisconsin in 1992 is a fully integrated real estate development company. SCS supports the development, design, construction, management, and maintenance of its portfolio. SCS values quality, trust, integrity, community, and innovation in its people and processes. SCS is committed to continuous growth and enhancing the housing industry by concentrating on providing solutions to housing needs.