Emerging Leader: Land Development Project Manager

MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to support land acquisition, entitlement, and land development for residential communities in Colorado.

You will coordinate consultants and contractors, track budgets, schedules, and regulatory documentation, and serve as a liaison with municipalities and utilities. This role blends office and field work with travel to project sites; a bachelor's in engineering or related field and 2+ years in land development are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, planning, or real estate development, or 6–8 years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in land development, civil engineering, or construction project management.
• Experience supporting land development projects in the homebuilding industry.
• Exposure to site development permitting processes and consultant/contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day land development activities, including grading, utilities, and site preparation.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and scopes for timely and cost-effective milestones.
• Manage consultants, engineers, and contractors, tracking progress and deliverables.
• Prepare and review development plans, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with municipalities, utilities, and regulatory agencies for inspections and approvals.
• Maintain project files, documents, and budget tracking for assigned projects.

Skills

Land development processes

Civil engineering concepts

Construction sequencing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management software

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

6–8 years equivalent experience

Real estate development / land development experience

Tools

Project management software

Spreadsheets

Regulatory documentation tools

Job description

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to support land acquisition, entitlement, and land development for residential communities in Colorado.

You will coordinate consultants and contractors, track budgets, schedules, and regulatory documentation, and serve as a liaison with municipalities and utilities. This role blends office and field work with travel to project sites; a bachelor's in engineering or related field and 2+ years in land development are preferred.