Assistant Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs all aspects of obtaining plan approvals & permits for new residential communities including submitting documents and plans, maps and related approvals.
• Aids Project Managers in the execution of stringent community entitlement and development/construction schedules.
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing input from Division Executives regarding site and architectural design.
• Responsible for obtaining all required permits from local jurisdictions in support of land development and home building operations.
• Supervises and coordinates with architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants in preparation of required development applications and approvals.
• Aids in the creation and management of site development, architectural and fee budgets.
• Aids with the negotiation of contracts for services to be performed by outside consultants such as architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, soils and structural engineering.
• Aids due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions.
• Secures and exonerates all bonds.
• Supports the Operations Department during the entire construction process.
• Aids the Project Manager and Director of Construction to monitor progress of construction of site development specific improvements such as, but not limited to, demolition, grading operations, wet utilities, dry utilities, street improvements, SWPPP/erosion control measures and on-going clean-up in support of home building operations.
• Liaison between subcontractors, consultants and private, public and quasi-public agencies for any areas that need resolution and to exchange valuable information.
• Supports the processing of plans, required paperwork for agency approvals and permits, release of bonds and Letters of Credit.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Homebuilding and land development experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree minimum, in the field of Construction Management, Urban Design, Business, Engineering or related course study is preferred.
• Five years minimum experience in community homebuilding process, some public agency experience preferred.
• Advanced PC skills, including use of Excel.
• Excellent analytical and writing capabilities; Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently.
• Valid Drivers License.