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We’re fortunate to work with a team that feels like family at Hopper Communities. Together, we’ve built an award-winning reputation that brings in incredible talent across our organization. We are committed to our work, our customers, and our communities, and work hard to make a positive impact each and every day.
Hopper Communities is focused on creating vibrant modern communities in exceptional neighborhoods. Our team is strong, passionate and collaborative.
Position Highlights: The successful candidate will work with internal departments, providing construction input and knowledge for projects during land acquisition, land development, and construction. Oversee installation of offsite and onsite improvements. Deliver developed lots for internal vertical construction as well as development for national/regional builders.
Position Responsibilities:
- Participate in design coordination and value enhancement meetings for demo, grading, improvement, joint trench, and landscape/amenity plans.
- Manage and coordinate the creation and assembly of bid documents including plans, specifications, reports, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Help manage the processing of contracts, purchase orders, change orders and maintain accurate back-up ensuring timely completion of process.
- Finalize and distribute the development schedule in conjunction with company goals.
- Ensure all OSHA, health and safety guidelines, codes, SWPPP, BMP’s, and municipality laws are followed by all employees, subcontractors, and customers throughout the life of the project.
- Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of all storm water prevention and BMP’s throughout the life of the project.
- Coordinate with site contractors, subcontractors, and inspectors for completion of land development milestones, including meeting with jurisdiction agency officials as needed to maintain schedule and budget including utility companies such as Charlotte Water, Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, AT&T, Spectrum, etc.
- Ensure timely completion of land development activities and successful opening of community and receipt of occupancy approval by all agencies having jurisdiction.
- Provide support to construction throughout the project life cycle including inspection of projects for quality control, safety, and SWPP.
- Manage surety bonds and letter of credits b/w the municipality and bank for development projects.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or civil engineering, land planning, or construction management preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in Land Development and/or Construction in the homebuilding industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the homebuilding industry and general knowledge of residential infrastructure and home construction.
- Understand residential building industry, municipality building codes, regulations, construction plans and maps.
- Must have an understanding of contractors/subcontractor’s duties and knowledge of soil conditions, grading, and survey.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal team members, external agencies and municipalities, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Highly organized with the ability to handle a multitude of projects simultaneously.
- Must have problem solving, prioritizing abilities, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work under pressure.
- Must execute tasks in an efficient manner without sacrificing quality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
Location: Charlotte, NC 28203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required
Hopper Communities has spent over 30 years solidifying their place in the Charlotte, Raleigh, and Austin markets. By building modern, vibrant neighborhoods in established and emerging markets, Hopper Communities has thoughtfully created a collection of residential real estate and development projects earning a trusted reputation among Homeowners, Renters, and Investors alike. As Builder of The Year in 2021 and 2022 and Developer of the Year for 2023-2024, Hopper Communities has stepped into the limelight capturing people’s attention as a growing, reputable Builder.
As a Sales Manager, you will manage all sales activity for Hopper Communities. Your sales experience will allow you to develop your Sales Team and help them close sales and your management experience will allow you to lead the Sales Team effectively while working to achieve the Company’s goals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Directly manage a Sales Team to achieve monthly Sales Plans
- Conduct and analyze market research to properly position communities and help develop marketing strategies to drive qualified prospects
- Hold weekly sales team meetings and oversee sales contract approval process
- Report to Director of Sales and Owner
- Implement market-wide programs for Grand Openings, Community Previews, and other community-based prospecting events
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience managing a Home Building Team of 4+ Sales Professionals
- Experience managing 100+ sales units annually
- Skilled at training and developing
- Strong time management & organizational skills
- An undergraduate degree is preferred
Life at Hopper Communities
Being a privately owned business, our employees are drawn to an environment that “feels like family”. Everyone is working together and focused on the same goals with access to managers and the owner, so decisions and action taken on decisions made move quickly. At Hopper Communities, you’ll play a vital role in the continued growth of this top local Builder.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Vacation and Holidays
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States.