Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE
The Land Development Project Manager reports to the Vice President of Land Development and is responsible for the daily oversight of field activities of lot development for HistoryMaker Homes. The position will work to observe and report on daily activities on projects assigned to position, aid in keeping projects on schedule and budget, and build relationships with project contractors and City staff.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, and other duties may be assigned)
- Manage project construction budgets and schedules
- Work with the Vice President on land deals that are under contract to ensure that all required feasibility items are completed and reviewed to ensure that the project is vetted.
- Review budgets and authorize development spending and change orders with Vice President
- Attend necessary MUD meetings for projects and ensure that reimbursements are accurately tracked and received in a timely manner.
- Prepare and update the project schedules.
- Review contractor bids, prepare bid tab and help in selection process
- Coordinate staking requests between contractors and surveyors
- Coordinate with testing lab and provide reports to appropriate parties
- Process and approve invoices (provide updated budget when invoice includes mass grading, utilities and paving)
- Measure/count completed work to assist with invoicing process
- Meet with contractors on site to resolve issues
- Negotiate change orders as necessary
- Observe testing performed by 3rd party agencies to ensure compliance
- Ensure site remains clean and orderly
- Meet with City inspectors and maintain open lines of communication with city, copy HMH on all correspondence
- Adhere to HMH standard operating procedures
- Assist in gathering materials and coordinating with City for final acceptance process
- Complete lot development punch lists
- Hold contractors accountable for scope of work, budget, and schedule
- Assist in value engineering of design and construction plans to lower cost
- Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, cash flows and other financial reporting
- Maintain appropriate records of approvals, engineering plans, permits, etc. for each project
- Coordinate with other Land Project Field Managers and liaise with Builders and Contractors
- Stay current on industry and municipal standards
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the organization, Contractors, Municipalities, Agencies and Homebuilding Field Construction Managers
- Be aware of erosion control measures and BMP’s. Ensure that the site has been inspected after significant rainfall events
- Participate in New Community Meetings and provide input on land related issues
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, OR
- Experience: Four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and demonstrate analytical ability and problem-solving skills
- Excellent judgement, strategic thinking and forward planning
- Records maintenance, organizational skills and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Language Ability: Highly proficient in spoken and written English; bi-lingual preferred.
- Math Ability: Ability to apply basic concepts of basic geometry and algebra in applied math situations; ability to interpret charts and graphs relaying quantitative data; ability to determine key variables necessary to draw conclusions from data.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and appropriately seek to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Computer Skills/Equipment: Knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, E-mail, Internet – five years minimum experience.