Land Development & Entitlements Manager

Who we are:

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. It was founded to create well-designed, precision-engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, durable, built multiple times faster, and have a positive impact on the environment.

We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve shown there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time traditional methods take. We use a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, product-driven approach unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you want to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, let’s start a conversation.

What you will be responsible for:

As a Development Manager at Aro Homes, you will play a key role in bringing our innovative residential projects to life. You will lead the end-to-end pre-construction development process, ensuring our single-family infill projects across Mountain View and the surrounding Peninsula are ready for construction efficiently.

Reporting to the Director of Project Development, you will take ownership of site feasibility assessments, entitlement and utility planning, permitting, and coordination with third-party consultants. You will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and local municipalities to navigate approvals, streamline processes, and keep projects moving forward.

Your ability to solve problems, build strong relationships, and drive results will directly contribute to our mission of transforming residential construction.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and complete all land development activities for a portfolio of lots, including site due diligence, project budgeting and feasibility, and coordination of permit submissions and revisions.

• Develop and control the project’s land development and permitting schedules and coordinate workflows and critical path schedule to accelerate project cycle times.

• Conduct site assessments and define land development costs in collaboration with the Acquisitions and Site Operations teams.

• Build positive relationships with neighbors and the community and build and maintain strong working relationships with the municipalities in which we operate.

• Build strong communications and relationships with relevant third parties, including arborists, surveyors, civil engineers, etc.

• Pick up the corrections, submit them to the Planning/Engineering Department, and resubmit the corrected plans to municipalities. Build and maintain strong relationships with the planning and building departments in the towns where we operate.

• Work closely with Utilities to expedite and streamline the disconnect and reconnect of all required utilities.

• Secure permits for demolition activities including all required plans, permits and notices.

• Obtain temporary power pole permit and inspections.

• Provide administrative support to department as directed by manager.

• Manage and pay all required Impact and Development Fees in preparation for the issuance of the Building Permit.

• Anticipate and solve problems while driving continuous process improvements.

What you'll bring:

• Process-driven approach with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent communicator across mediums.

• Facilitate using project management and critical path management software such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, Smartsheet, etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers, co-workers, trade partners, and plan reviewers.

• 3+ years' experience in residential infill development.

• Ability to assess and make decisions about site-specific conditions – landscaping, civil, trees, soil, etc.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management/related field or equivalent experience.

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Strong internal drive & motivation, Bias for Action, and growth mindset.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background and driving record checks, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, following a conditional offer of employment.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose –driven company from the ground up.

• Competitive salary package.

• Medical/dental/vision benefits.

• Equity in the company.

• Flexible Time Off

At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at [email protected]. If you’re excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.