Senior Land Project Manager

About the Role

The Senior Land Project Manager acts with full ownership of self-developed DFH projects, as well as DFH responsibilities in finished-lot projects.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage contractors, consultants, and field operations to keep projects progressing on schedule and on budget
• Gather regular (biweekly) updates from finished-lot sellers on deal progress, as well as schedule updates from sitework contractors on self-development projects
• Prior to closing, assess finished lots to verify all contractual lot conditions, punch list items, and delivery requirements are completed prior to acceptance
• Prepare and distribute weekly field update reports to proactively identify issues, drive accountability with developers and site contractors, and keep leadership informed on project status and risks. Present and execute solutions for issues as they arise
• Gather proposals and/or bids for all work (including change orders), vetting and/or negotiating proposals, and coordinating contract creation or amendment
• Review invoices and pay applications to confirm work is complete prior to approval for payment
• Manage SWPPP/stormwater compliance and municipality coordination
• Oversee development sitework, utility PTO and final plat processes, landscaping and amenity installation, and community closeout/turnover
• Assist with initial project budgeting as workload and capacity allow
• Ensure amenities, entry features, and landscaping are completed on time and maintained to support strong community appearance and marketability
• Ensure delivery of complete, ready-to-build lots to the vertical team
• Act as the main project resource who proactively avoids issues before they impact operations and solves issues that do arise to mitigate schedule and budget impact

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Associate or Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Land Development with project management capacity (Preferred)

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Valid Driver's License

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of an office/field setting. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands

• Required to talk and hear
• Vision abilities required include close vision
• Often required to sit and use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies
• Required to drive your vehicle for work-related events and projects
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch