Land Development Project Manager

D.R. Horton•Vancouver, WA

9d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Development Project Manager. The right candidate will be responsible for managing vendors and contractors to develop raw land for home and amenities construction in new communities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Review and understand all civil improvement plans, geotechnical evaluations, landscape plans and project specifications necessary to deliver finished lots to enable construction of a home Implement and oversee all aspects of the development and scheduling process for infrastructure installation, including the preparation of home construction lots, model home and project landscaping, parks and amenities construction Meet with jurisdictional officials during the installation and inspection of civil construction, infrastructure, home construction lots, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems, signage, and parks and amenities Ensures project schedule and critical path sequence is accurate and up to date, including Identifying and reporting delays Track and communicate key projected milestones to relevant internal departments and relevant external stakeholders (including city officials, engineering/utility consultants, utility companies, contractors, etc.) Assist Project Managers working with civil engineers as needed for plan clarification and revisions Work directly with subcontractor’s office and field personnel Assist in managing the bid, review and award process Develop contract scope of works and pay-scales for bidding Assemble appropriate documents and plans for bid packages Calculate quantities from construction plans for budgeting and bidding Review and understand land development contracts awarded to subcontractors for development projects Represent the DVP of Land Development or the Land Development Manager in on-going site issues requiring interface with homebuilding superintendents as applies to infrastructure installation, maintaining “As-Built” plans, drainage plans, home building lot issues, landscaping and hardscaping improvements, and maintenance Oversee, review and approve field purchase orders Track current market pricing for budget development and identify budget shortfalls Oversee all best management practices (BMP’s) related to SWPPP and dust control Ensure compliance with all local, state, and national codes, ordinances, and regulations as well as company policy Interface with other departments to ensure constant communication regarding timing, design elements, access pertaining to project land development status, and other landscaping and common area hardscape improvements Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company Supervisory Responsibilities May have supervisory responsibilities in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
Three years of related experience with civil construction, landscaping, irrigation systems, and/or training hardscape installation and maintenance
Proficient in scheduling software
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
Bilingual preferred
CAD skills are preferred

Responsibilities

Review and understand all civil improvement plans, geotechnical evaluations, landscape plans and project specifications necessary to deliver finished lots to enable construction of a home
Implement and oversee all aspects of the development and scheduling process for infrastructure installation, including the preparation of home construction lots, model home and project landscaping, parks and amenities construction
Meet with jurisdictional officials during the installation and inspection of civil construction, infrastructure, home construction lots, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems, signage, and parks and amenities
Ensures project schedule and critical path sequence is accurate and up to date, including Identifying and reporting delays
Track and communicate key projected milestones to relevant internal departments and relevant external stakeholders (including city officials, engineering/utility consultants, utility companies, contractors, etc.)
Assist Project Managers working with civil engineers as needed for plan clarification and revisions
Work directly with subcontractor’s office and field personnel
Assist in managing the bid, review and award process
Develop contract scope of works and pay-scales for bidding
Assemble appropriate documents and plans for bid packages
Calculate quantities from construction plans for budgeting and bidding
Review and understand land development contracts awarded to subcontractors for development projects
Represent the DVP of Land Development or the Land Development Manager in on-going site issues requiring interface with homebuilding superintendents as applies to infrastructure installation, maintaining “As-Built” plans, drainage plans, home building lot issues, landscaping and hardscaping improvements, and maintenance
Oversee, review and approve field purchase orders
Track current market pricing for budget development and identify budget shortfalls
Oversee all best management practices (BMP’s) related to SWPPP and dust control
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and national codes, ordinances, and regulations as well as company policy
Interface with other departments to ensure constant communication regarding timing, design elements, access pertaining to project land development status, and other landscaping and common area hardscape improvements
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company