Regional Land Development Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare and refine project budgets at every stage — from early feasibility estimates to detailed, fully-informed budgets for approved projects — ensuring cost clarity as projects progress
• Procure contractor bids and prepare comparison analyses for land development projects
• Review engineering plans for accuracy and cost implications
• Order required third-party reports including Phase 1 environmental, geotechnical, and traffic studies as needed
• Obtain and execute contracts with trade partners and vendors
• Develop and maintain accurate project budgets within land development software
• Review invoices against project budget for accuracy and confirmation of work completed
• Provide management with risk analysis pertaining to project scope and budget
• Participate in postmortem project analysis to support continuous improvement on future estimates
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and provide regular financial reporting to internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain project schedules, coordinating sequencing across trades and disciplines
• Communicate schedule updates, milestone changes, and critical path impacts to all relevant parties
• Monitor task completion and hold trade partners accountable to deadlines
• Oversee construction site management for all assigned projects
• Manage relationships with engineers, consultants, and site contractors throughout all project phases
• Liaise with jurisdictional staff on permitting, inspections, and regulatory requirements throughout all project phases
• Administer project-specific warranty and performance bonds from execution through closeout
• Engage adjacent landowners on right-of-way acquisition, easement negotiation, and construction impacts related to assigned projects
• Review and facilitate plats for accuracy and improvement
• Coordinate geotechnical sign-off on all lots prior to plat recording
• Coordinate lot details with the Production team including driveways, grading, and utilities
• Manage landscape installation for land development projects, as assigned
• Afford assistance to Production with homebuilding efforts as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent field preferred
• 5+ years related experience in managing development for new communities preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret construction documents, surveys and technical reports to maintain quality control and oversee all aspects of construction including underground utilities, paving, grading and drainage systems
• Homebuilder experience a plus
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to take direction and design input from others
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other organizational software
• Proficient in project scheduling and scheduling software
• Strong background in project planning

Competencies

• Taking Responsibility: Completing tasks without being prompted; working constructively with others to complete projects; and exercising initiative beyond just the scope of a job description.
• Creating a full workload by seeking new tasks and initiatives during slow times.
• Communication: The ability to interact and exchange information effectively with others; keeping stakeholders informed of important information in a timely manner and engaging in meaningful dialogue that results in greater clarity.
• Individual Development: Taking ownership over developing holistically as a person: mentally, socially, spiritually, emotionally, and/or physically… enhances balance and improves the workplace experience.
• Embracing a Growth Mentality: Believing abilities and skills can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Challenges, mistakes, and feedback become opportunities to improve, not signs of failure. This mindset builds resilience, creativity, and success by focusing on improving yourself rather than proving yourself.

Pay Range

$104,835 - $131,043 per year