Project Manager - Land Development

Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management and project coordination, with expertise in utilizing various construction management software tools. This role involves overseeing project schedules, managing contracts, and ensuring that all aspects of the project are executed efficiently and effectively. The Project Manager will work closely with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope. Responsibilities Oversee daily land field operations on multiple projects; managing contractors, verifying work completion, and monitoring progress Establish, maintain and distribute accurate project schedules to ensure projects meet or exceed target dates for pave, model starts, production starts, occupancy, first closing, and bond exonerations dates. Manage and monitor land development projects from feasibility to completion Actively communicate target dates, field challenges and progress Participate in Value Engineering meetings to support project success Prepare draft bid scopes, requests for proposals, prep and bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiation, award and contracting for professional services Manage and coordinate work of consultants and contractors involved in civil design, joint trench design, landscape design, and other related tasks to ensure effective workflow and schedule dates achieved Maintain and communicate project tracking of bonds and manage schedule for bond exoneration Prepare draft vendor work agreements, contracts, RFIs, and facilitate vendor invoice payment processing with accurate coding Participate in accurate budget creation, and cost projections for the Company Review, verify, and report contractor progress in the field and collect weekly community reports; communicating any challenges or setbacks Implement and monitor Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) measures throughout the project life cycle Meet with government agencies, inspectors, and HOAs for approvals as needed Prepare and obtain wetlands permits, Environmental Site Assessments, noise, fiscal and transportation studies as needed for approvals and zoning efforts Work with utility consultants and provide load requirements and assist with site utilities Work with management and field operations teams to resolve issues and ensure current accurate information is distributed Entitlement support; assist with entitlement work Assist with preparation and approval of HOA documents Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering Minimum 4 Years of direct experience in estimating and managing heavy-civil projects at the field level for residential homebuilding Strong understanding of heavy civil means and methods for single family, multi-family and multi-use construction projects Advanced understanding of blueprints, grading plans, improvement plans, and landscape plans Ability to perform take-offs and prepare accurate budgets for heavy civil work with minimal supervision Value Engineering experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills; both internally and externally High level of proficiency with project scheduling software and MS Suite Travel Required; Valid CA driver license Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Experience: Project Development: 1 year (Preferred) Project management: 1 year (Preferred) home development knowledge: 1 year (Preferred) CAD programs: 1 year (Preferred) Microsoft Project: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Certified Project Manager (Preferred) Work Location: In person