Forward Planner/Project Manager

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.As aLand Forward Planner, you’ll be the driving force behind turning land acquisitions into vibrant residential communities. From feasibility studies to final engineering, you’ll manage every step of the planning process to ensure smooth, timely, and cost-effective development launches. This includes conducting feasibility analysis, obtaining entitlements and permits, preparing development budgets, and coordinating with consultants and internal teams.Acquisition Due DiligenceResearch and prepare fee & tech and development budgets for new propertiesDevelop project timelines for new community openingsAnalyze and summarize risks (environmental, political, entitlement, engineering)Land Entitlement & Government ApprovalsManage land planning, zoning changes, final maps/plats, civil engineering plans and technical studiesCoordinate with municipalities for approvals and agreements (includes architectural applications, municipal development agreements, city/county approvals, environmental approvals, and metro district and/or homeowners association formations/annexations)Final Engineering & Forward Planning Consultants:Contract and manage consultants which will likely include civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners, dry utility consultants, title companies, environmental and Geotech consultants and financing district consultants.Coordinate with the Architecture/Division Plans Manager on required architectural deliverables as needed.Land Development Consultants:Provide organized handoff to Land Development ManagersIncludes documentation for grading, utilities, paving, and landscapingAssist with Land Packages for corporate approvalsBudget ManagementPrepare and maintain fee & tech and development budgetsCommunicate budget status to Division Finance and Planning teamsMiscellaneousPerform other duties as assigned to support division goalsBachelor’s degree required; preference for Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or related fieldsAt least 5 years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or public/forward planning, with familiarity in project management and working with government agenciesHomebuilding experience is preferredExceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple prioritiesStrong interpersonal and relationship-building abilitiesAction-oriented and committed to project completionEffective verbal and written communication skills, including public speakingCollaborative team player, open to ideas and cooperationProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Ability to stand or sit for extended periodsAbility to move about work locationAbility to drive/travel as neededAbility to walk up and down stairsAbility to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understandAbility to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio) Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)Position is located at the Division Office. #LI-onsite.KB Home offers a competitive base pay. The expected range for this position is based on experience and is noted below, paid semi-monthly. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards. KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation. USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.As a KB Home team member, you’ll experience:• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.Visit ourcareer site to learn more about working at KB Home and joining our team.KB Home wants prospective employees to protect themselves from fraudulent activity. Legitimate communication will only come from email addresses ending our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, .icims.comdomains.KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters orthird partyrecruiting agencies in response to job postings.KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2025-11-01