Land Development Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Land Development Project Manager will manage residential projects, engineering design, estimating, budgeting, development, and dedication of site improvements of our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily land development field operations on multiple projects
• The Development Manager will work with the Director of Acquisitions & Development to provide input during due diligence period, design, budget processes and project management
• Managing contractors, verifying work completion/monitoring progress
• Ability to source contractors, engineers, surveyors, and consultants to provide bids for due diligence and preliminary budget estimates
• Prepare project planning and development schedules
• Monitor schedules weekly to ensure timely delivery of completed development projects.
• Formulate detailed project budgets based on third-party bids
• Track costs while proactively managing site progress to ensure projects are delivered within budgeted cost and time.
• Provide site inspections to identify project status, progress and risk management
• Coordinate contractors and inspectors for completion of land development projects
• Review, reconcile, and approve progress pay applications
• Manage daily the general contractor operations, vendor, and other contractor scheduling, obtaining all necessary permitting and ensuring work is aligned with the plans for each project
• Understanding of developer agreements, project dedication and bond release work
• Coordinating land development work with homebuilding operations

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in land development or a related field, preferably in the residential home building industry.
• Skills: Strong project management and organizational skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore), and advanced Excel skills.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, ability to work under pressure, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary insurance options 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company paid life and disability insurance.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Flex spend/HSA options.
• 401(k) with company match.