Land Coordinator

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.

We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.

Positive Work Environment & Culture

Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.

Overview & Position Summary
This role provides advanced coordination, administrative, and operational support for land acquisition, entitlement, and land development activities. Working under limited supervision, this role applies broad technical knowledge and process expertise to manage documentation, workflows, and project milestones across multiple communities. The position serves as a key liaison between internal teams, consultants, municipalities, and external partners, ensuring timely execution, compliance, and organized project progression. The role also mentors junior staff and contributes to process improvements that enhance team efficiency and project outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the preparation, review, routing, and filing of land acquisition and development documents, including contracts, agreements, exhibits, due diligence materials, permits, and approvals.
• Maintain and manage project trackers, sequence sheets, reports, and databases to monitor progress on acquisition, entitlement, and development milestones.
• Support due diligence activities by organizing materials, coordinating site visits, and assisting with research related to zoning, entitlements, utilities, environmental reports, surveys, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a primary liaison with consultants, legal teams, municipalities, utility providers, brokers, and internal partners such as Finance, Construction, and Accounting.
• Coordinate the flow of documentation, applications, bonds, and approvals with regulatory agencies to ensure timely processing and compliance.
• Assist in contract and invoice management, including collection of supporting documentation, review for accuracy, coding, and coordination with finance teams.
• Support preparation of presentations, maps, project summaries, and leadership reports for internal and cross-functional meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, inspections, site visits, and consultant activities related to land projects.
• Review moderately complex project documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards, escalating nonroutine issues as needed.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to other coordinators or administrative staff.
• Monitor compliance with internal procedures, contract requirements, and company policies, escalating discrepancies or risks as appropriate.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency, data management, and workflow consistency.
• Participate in HOA coordination, bond tracking, pre-construction applications, and other administrative elements essential to community readiness.

Education & Experience
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, or 5-7 years of equivalent experience, in land coordination, real estate support, construction administration, or related work.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in business, real estate, planning, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the homebuilding, real estate development, or land acquisition environment.
• Familiarity with permitting, entitlement, or due diligence documentation.

Skills & Competencies

• Broad knowledge of land acquisition and development workflows, documentation requirements, and operational processes.
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle varied and concurrent responsibilities.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to interpret and apply established procedures to resolve routine and moderately complex issues.
  
• Proficiency with office software, data tracking tools, mapping platforms, and document management systems.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing and reviewing documentation.
  
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to understand cross-functional impacts.
  
• Dependable follow-through and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  
• Customer-service orientation and commitment to team support.

Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a general office environment, with occasional visits to land sites, municipal offices, consultant locations, or construction areas. Field visits may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and uneven terrain. Some local or regional travel may be required to support meetings or coordination activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to walk land sites and navigate uneven ground.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $61,000-$68,000
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in the industry, we encourage you to connect with us. Please visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for additional information.

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.