Project Manager, Community Planning

What is the opportunity?

The Project Manager, Community Planning is responsible for management and oversight of all community start-up activities, coordinating architectural product development and maintenance, and analyzing ongoing community performance. This role will work with divisional leaders to promote a culture of community excellence as the company continues to grow and diversify.

Primary Responsibilities

• Community start-up
  • Manage the community start-up process from the point the land exits due diligence until the community opens for sale; e.g., Community opening workplan, budget, and timeline to meet or exceed underwriting returns
  • Community product catalog development, including architecture and red-line processes
  • Model complex development (CM oversees model complex construction)
  • Decorator and merchandising coordination
  • Marketing material preparation
  • Sales office build out
  • QDH strategy execution in partnership with Sales
• Prepare and maintain Agreement of Sales documentation/exhibits; e.g., AOS, Exhibit D, Exhibit H, Exhibit L, etc.
• Collect and maintain community-related information
• Maintain Stand Alone Profs developed by Land Acquisition
• Develop pricing packages
• Architectural product development and maintenance
• Partner with the Head of Community Planning and the division’s Architectural Business Partner to develop new product as needed
• Serve as the division’s “Product Champion” by coordinating ongoing product rationalization efforts (i.e., product “right-sizing” efforts)
• Coordinate and manage the semi-annual plan-change process
• Coordinate and manage the process to add to / change a community’s product offering
• Ensure Purchasing has the information necessary to update contracting post product updates/changes
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of major activities associated with residential real estate acquisition and development
• Solid knowledge of residential real estate financial analysis
• Proven track record of managing complex processes with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Proven history of delivering projects against established timelines
• Familiar with current software applications used within the residential construction industry, and are good at helping others see the benefits of integrating technology with residential real estate operations
• Experience communicating with senior leaders

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3+ years of experience in residential real estate development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of construction experience

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, 401(k) with a company match, discounted stock purchase, discounts on mortgages, homes, appliances, and much more!