Land Project Manager

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and cash flows in accordance with Division goals.
• Coordinate with municipalities and other government agencies from entitlement to final acceptance.
• Solicit, analyze, and award land trade bids and contracts.
• Manage development trade contracts, development schedules, and project accounting including paying invoices.
• Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans, geotechnical reports, environmental permits, and plats for project coordination and accuracy. Check the availability and location of all utilities, including sanitary sewer, water, gas, and storm management. Check the cost involved in gaining access to these utilities as well as any development impact fees.
• Manage field efforts related to compliance including but not limited to stormwater, air pollution, etc.
• Coordinate contractors, inspectors, engineers, and master developers.
• Continuously manage and update project budgets for contracted and future work.
• Review, confirm, and approve development invoices.
• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination between teams, specifically with land, construction, and sales teams.
• Provide management with timely field updates, including delays, trade management, site issues, etc.                                  
• Other duties as assigned.                                   

Management Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
• Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills
• Evaluate employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
• Provides developmental opportunities through the identification of internal and external training opportunities
• Creates opportunities for employee growth
• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)

With Indirect Reports

• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills.
• Provides input to employee’s performance evaluations.
• Assists in the identification of internal and external training opportunities.
• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors).

Scope

• Decision Impact: Division
• Department Responsibility: Multiple/Single
• Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Indirect Reports: Yes
• Physical Requirements: The position may involve sitting, standing, driving, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Ability to work in various weather conditions – heat, rain, cold, etc. Ability to traverse and inspect an active development site.

Required Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required                           
• Associate Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years in Construction, Land Management, Land Development, Engineering, Landscaping, Land Planning, or Surveying preferred

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in data analysis including attention to detail and problem-solving using Excel, including functions, formulas, and data manipulation
• Efficient written and verbal communication
• Planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multitask
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively and communicate with diverse stakeholders
• Able to work independently
• Highly self-motivated, able to initiate tasks and drive projects forward                                                                                             

Pay Range

• $97,900 - $122,400 per year
• Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonus

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability and basic life insurance. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuiti