Site Development Project Manager

RUSSELL LANDS ON LAKE MARTIN

Site Development Project Manager

Location: Alexander City, AL / Lake Martin | Reports to: VP of Construction & Real Estate Development

Position Overview

The Site Development Project Manager is responsible for overseeing roadway and infrastructure projects across Russell Lands from planning through completion. This position serves as the primary coordinator between civil engineers, utility providers, local governments, contractors, and company leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is an active, field‑oriented role for a practical project manager who understands civil sitework, utilities, and road building. The position requires effective management of field operations, schedules, and budgets across multiple active developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Infrastructure Execution: Manage multiple roadway, utility, and civil infrastructure projects simultaneously from initial site clearing through final paving.
• Consultant & Agency Coordination: Coordinate closely with civil engineers, surveyors, design consultants, and the Real Estate division throughout the development process. Serve as the primary point of contact with city, county, and regulatory agencies to keep approvals and permits moving.
• Plan & Constructability Review: Review civil engineering plans and specifications for constructability, field conflicts, and budget impacts before and during construction.
• Subcontractor Management: Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate proposals from sitework, grading, utility, paving, and specialty contractors. Coordinate on‑site construction activity, direct field scope, and hold subcontractors accountable to schedule and quality standards.
• Utility Infrastructure: Coordinate utility relocations, new utility installations, and service connections with municipal, co‑op, and private utility partners.
• Environmental Compliance: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of on‑site erosion and sediment control measures, ensuring strict compliance with erosion control plans and permit requirements.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Develop project budgets, track job costs throughout construction, evaluate pay applications, and provide regular, accurate status and cost reports to management.
• Architectural Review Support: Assist with site meetings and ensure site compliance for the Architectural Review Committee.

Qualifications

• Experience: Four or more years of hands‑on experience in construction, land development, sitework, infrastructure, or civil project management.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Building Science/Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference civil construction plans and specifications. Strong background in budgeting, estimating, and contract management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction project management software.