Land Development Manager
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Summary
Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth Americas preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland Oregon we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon Washington and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.
Our mission is togrow manufacture and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliatesTrapa Forest Products Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. Our tagline Find a better way every day encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.
We are guided by our core values:
- Safety Prioritize safety across all operations.
- Integrity & Authenticity Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
- Responsible Stewardship Endeavor to balance and maintain economic social and environmental values in everything we do.
- Tenacity Embrace challenges with grit determination and a can-do spirit.
- Continuous Improvement Strive to enhance our processes products and people.
- Customer Satisfaction Be nimble responsive and solutions-oriented.
- Community Engagement Be a responsive supportive and respected member of the community.
With over 80 years in the sawmill business we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people new technologies and continuous improvement processes and techniques.
Overview
The Land Development Manager will play a key role in maximizing the value of Hamptons substantial timberland assets. This position will support the execution of a strategic land disposition program while identifying and advancing opportunities to enhance long-term revenue from retained lands. To achieve these objectives the Land Development Manager will evaluate development potential manage entitlement and planning processes coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners and oversee projects that unlock the highest and best use of Hamptons land holdings. The role requires strong analytical project management and relationship-building skills to effectively balance financial performance regulatory considerations and sustainable land stewardship.
Benefits Highlights
- Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
- 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
- Paid time off including eight paid holidays
- Opportunity to earn bonuses
- Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions financial and legal guidance and more
- Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development
Responsibilities
- Interface with Hamptons Resources group to identify properties suitable for disposition.
- Prepare listing packages review and resolve title issues and work with listing agents to market real properties.
- Work with Hamptons legal team to negotiate sales agreements and guide properties through closing.
- Learn what opportunities might be available and develop working relationships with conservation partners that might be interested in timberland transactions.
- Interface with energy developers and bring promising opportunities to the Hampton Resources and Legal teams for further exploration.
- Identify opportunities to produce other new revenues from Hamptons timberlands and maximize value wherever possible.
- Assist with other land services related to leases or environmental regulations as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent college degree preferred
- Experience in real estate transactions and preferably forestry transactions with some knowledge of business law
- Strong professional work ethic and sense of commitment
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision daily
- Able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Must be well-organized and detail-oriented
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal relationship/team-building skills
- Flexible work schedule due to required travel (Oregon/Washington) and periodic evening commitments
- Service-oriented toward internal and external clients
Preferred Skills
- Real Estate Transactions: Manage property sales listings and closings.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work effectively with internal teams and partners.
- Contract & Legal Coordination: Support negotiation and review of sales agreements.
- Opportunity Identification: Identify land value and new revenue opportunities.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Build relationships with conservation and energy partners.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Regulatory Awareness: Understand land use leases and environmental requirements.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication.
- Organization & Attention to Detail: Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Professionalism: Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
More About Us
Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation family-owned company headquartered in Portland Oregon that has grown to become one of the nations largest privately held forest products companies. With over 80 years in the sawmill business Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon Washington and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. We also manage a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload and re-manufacturingfacilities throughout the U.S. All of Hamptons forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) an independent non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation wildlife habitat and climate solutions.
Community is important to us and we encourage and support our employees desire to be active in the community through volunteering and special projects. We passionately support youth education career and technical education the arts diversity and inclusion affordable housing and anti-poverty programs. We are also proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns!
Learn more at or follow us on Facebook:@HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.
EEO Statement
Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other status protected by law.
Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Aa family-owned company with sawmills throughout the Pacific Northwest, we market wood products all over the world.
