Jack A. Hepworth
South Jordan
Summary
Highly experienced real estate development professional with expertise in managing, acquiring, planning, entitling, and developing over 17,000 lots, 3,300 homes, and 3.7M sq ft of commercial property. Seeking to apply extensive skills to a dynamic real estate team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Lennar
Irvine
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Spearheaded project management efforts for various communities, integrating development, architectural design, risk management, and permitting.
Director, Forward Planning & Development
Century Communities
Lehi
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted feasibility analysis to assess project viability and risks.
Executed forward planning strategies to align resources with organizational goals. - Managed entitlements process to secure necessary approvals for land development.
- Oversaw asset management operations to optimize portfolio performance.
- Directed land development projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Facilitated acquisition operations to expand land holdings strategically.
Manager, Forward Planning & Land Development
California West Communities
San Diego
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Implemented forward planning methodologies to streamline development processes.
- Administered entitlements, resulting in expedited project approval timelines.
- Coordinated general plan amendments to reflect updated zoning and land use.
- Produced comprehensive environmental impact reports for stakeholder review.
Vice President, Forward Planning & Development
Traverse Mountain
Lehi
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Orchestrated planning, entitlement, oversight, and development of residential units, commercial property, and major infrastructure within master-planned community.
Director, Land Acquisition & Forward Planning
Trimark Pacific Homes
San Diego
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Executed comprehensive land acquisition processes including opportunity identification, pro forma generation, purchase agreement negotiation, due diligence execution, title and escrow management, forward planning development, entitlement acquisition, and project management oversight.
Senior Project Manager, Forward Planning & Land Acquisition
William Lyon Homes
San Diego
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Identified opportunities for land acquisition through thorough market analysis.
- Developed pro formas to support financial decision-making for projects.
- Negotiated purchase agreements, achieving beneficial contract terms.
- Performed due diligence to validate property conditions and compliance.
- Coordinated title and escrow processes to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Oversaw entitlements, ensuring necessary approvals for project execution.
- Led forward planning initiatives to align project goals with strategic vision.
Manager, Land Acquisition
Centex Homes
San Diego
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Executed land acquisition strategies by identifying key opportunities.
Negotiated favorable purchase agreements to enhance project outcomes. - Performed thorough due diligence assessments to validate potential acquisitions.
- Oversaw title and escrow operations to facilitate smooth closings.
Director, Forward Planning & Development
California West Communities
San Diego
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Coordinated forward planning efforts to improve project timelines.
- Administered entitlements, acquiring essential permissions for projects.
- Led development activities, focusing on strategic objectives and outcomes.
Senior Project Manager, Forward Planning & Development
ColRich Communities (Lennar)
San Diego
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Implemented strategic forward planning to drive project success.
- Directed entitlements procedures, mitigating risks associated with regulatory issues.
- Crafted comprehensive architectural designs that aligned with stakeholder expectations.
- Supervised development phases, maintaining focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Senior Project Manager
The Brehm Companies
San Diego
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Facilitated development efforts through comprehensive architectural design and construction management.
- Conceived attached and detached housing solutions, balancing creativity with practicality.
- Supervised vertical construction initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Developed innovative architectural designs tailored to diverse residential needs.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Hawthorne University
Salt Lake City, UTJuris Doctorate -
West Coast School of Law
Los Angeles, CABachelor of General Studies -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Project management
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial analysis
- Entitlements management
- Feasibility analysis
- Land acquisition
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Multi-project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Software?
Certification
- General Contracting License — California Contractors Board
- Real Estate Brokers License — California Department of Real Estate & Utah Department of Real Estate
Websites
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Lennar
01.2020 - 06.2025
Director, Forward Planning & Development
Century Communities
01.2018 - 12.2019
Manager, Forward Planning & Land Development
California West Communities
01.2013 - 12.2017
Vice President, Forward Planning & Development
Traverse Mountain
01.2007 - 12.2012
Director, Land Acquisition & Forward Planning
Trimark Pacific Homes
01.2004 - 12.2006
Senior Project Manager, Forward Planning & Land Acquisition
William Lyon Homes
01.2002 - 12.2003
Manager, Land Acquisition
Centex Homes
01.2000 - 12.2001
Director, Forward Planning & Development
California West Communities
01.1999 - 12.2000
Senior Project Manager, Forward Planning & Development
ColRich Communities (Lennar)
01.1998 - 12.1998
Senior Project Manager
The Brehm Companies
01.1994 - 12.1997
Master of Business Administration -
Hawthorne University
Juris Doctorate -
West Coast School of Law
Bachelor of General Studies -
Brigham Young University