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# Land Development & Entitlements Manager at Aro Homes

- **Company:** Aro Homes
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA
- **Compensation:** $90k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aro.homes/4edc1165-cce1-4940-a14f-293e156e1152

## Job description

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 people@aro.homes. If you’re excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

## About Aro Homes

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Aro Homes designs and builds precision-engineered, net-zero single-family homes for established neighborhoods using a product-driven, tech-enabled approach.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A - $21M funding)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (key leaders include CEO Simon Boag, President Carl Gish, and executives from engineering, manufacturing, and real estate)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Residential homebuilding, sustainable construction, proptech
- **Target customers**: B2C (homeowners looking to build on their land or buy in infill neighborhoods); also works with developers and municipalities
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Deliver beautiful, amazing-to-live-in homes that accelerate our progress toward a carbon-neutral future."

## Products & Services
- **Aro Home**: A net-zero, carbon-negative single-family home designed by world-renowned architects Olson Kundig. Precision-engineered using 3D modeling, premium materials (standing seam metal roof, aluminum windows, high-performance HVAC), and smart energy technology. Homes are 50% more energy-efficient and save 11.2 tons of CO₂ yearly. Available as a build-on-your-land product or in new infill communities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $21M (Series A, November 2022)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Innovation Endeavors (led Series A, Eric Schmidt’s fund); Olson Kundig (architectural partner); other leading investors (not publicly named)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew from ~50 (late 2023) to 140+ employees (mid-2026); expanding from Bay Area into Sacramento region; received 2024 Design Awards Merit for a Mountain View project; actively hiring across engineering, field construction, and manufacturing roles

## Competitive Advantages
- **Product-driven factory-built process** that goes beyond traditional stick-built homes: 4x more precision build quality, reduced waste, faster timelines.
- **Net-zero or carbon-negative performance** – every home produces more energy than it consumes, with low embodied carbon materials.
- **World-class design** – homes are designed by Olson Kundig, one of the most respected architecture firms globally, providing an aesthetic and livability edge.
- **Vertical integration** – Aro owns the entire process from design, engineering, manufacturing, permitting, site work, to installation, eliminating coordination headaches.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale the repeatable home designs across multiple markets (starting in California, expanding to other states)
- Continue to refine manufacturing processes and supply chain to drive down costs and improve build speed
- Grow the team across engineering, manufacturing, construction management, and real estate development
- Maintain carbon-negative status and push the industry toward sustainable practices

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven team of passionate experts in engineering, construction, design, product management, and manufacturing. Emphasis on "doing good" for the planet while solving hard problems.
- **Work model**: Hybrid workspace (some roles remote-friendly, field roles on-site at Mountain View or Sacramento offices). Flexible working hours.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, equity ownership, training & development, and health & wellness benefits.
- **Engineering culture**: Engineers work on product launches, process improvements, and advanced manufacturing. Roles include Process Engineer, Product Technical Architect, and Architecture Project Manager. The team values precision and innovation.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling company with 140+ employees and active hiring across multiple functions – offers opportunity to shape processes and culture.

## Sources
1. [Aro Homes About Us](https://www.aro.homes/about-us)
2. [Aro Homes Careers Page](https://aro.homes/careers/)
3. [Aro Homes Main Website](https://www.aro.homes/)
4. [Built In Aro Homes Profile](https://builtin.com/company/aro-homes)
5. [LinkedIn Aro Homes Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aro-homes)
6. [Ashby Jobs Page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aro.homes)

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