About the role

The Land Development Project Manager oversees daily field operations, manages project budgets, and coordinates contractors for residential development projects. They are responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining compliance with plans and developer agreements.

What they look for

Project management Land development Budgeting Contractor management Site inspection Scheduling Engineering design Due diligence Permitting Microsoft Project Procore Excel Negotiation Communication Risk management Urban planning

Requirements

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or Construction Management. A minimum of 4 years of experience in land development, preferably within the residential home building industry, is required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Ancillary insurance Company paid life insurance Company paid disability insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Flexible spending account Health savings account 401(k) with company match

Full 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

Requirements

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.