Land Development Project Administrator

Clayton; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Home purchase discount

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Oakwood Homes in Tempe, AZ is seeking an organized Land Development Coordinator to support project teams with budgeting, reporting, and contract administration. You will coordinate reports, prepare bid requests, manage budgets, and ensure timely processing of payments and documents for multiple communities.

The role emphasizes strong Excel/Docs, DocuSign, and accounting software proficiency, plus collaboration with finance and field staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma minimum; college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and assemble project reports and schedules.
• Estimate and budget for property taxes/assessments.
• Maintain budgets and budget reporting.
• Enter contracts, change orders and budget worksheets into accounting systems.
• Process payments with backups and lien releases for AP.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence and meeting minutes within 24 hours.

Skills

Budgeting

Document management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Contracting software

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Real estate/home building industry knowledge

Tools

DocuSign

JD Edwards

Vena

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and assemble project reports and schedules as required.
• Coordinate, estimate and budget for Property Taxes/Assessments as required.
• Obtain, track and cause exoneration of bonds as required.
• Update corporate bond report for each community monthly.
• Coordinate, prepare and distribute proper requests for proposal/bids for each community.
• Coordinate and prepare contract packages and corresponding budget revision worksheets for all required signatures.
• Enter contracts, change orders and approved budget revision worksheets into appropriate accounting systems.
• Update and send billing grids to all Trade Partners every month for each project.
• Process payments by obtaining all required backup, signatures and lien releases prior to submitting to Accounts Payable (AP).
• Coordinate with financial analysts, research and respond to AP questions promptly as necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance of budgets and budget reporting as required.
• Obtain utility refunds in a timely manner or per forecasted cashflows, code them appropriately and forward them to AP for deposit.
• If utility company refunds are granted, reconcile utility refund reports and coordinate with financial analysts as required.
• Receive, stamp and distribute mail to appropriate parties.
• General support for the project team as needed with various day to day tasks
• Prepare and distribute correspondence as directed.
• Attend meetings as necessary, generate proper meeting minutes, and publish/distribute meeting minutes within 24 hours of meeting.
• Maintain all files (paper and/or electronic) and accounting binders.
• File all plans (paper and/or electronic) as needed including wet stamped final maps/plats.
• Maintain office supplies and general office management as required for CD operation.
• Maintain calendars and appointments as requested.
• Coordinate travel and expense reports as requested.
• Travel to communities at the request of the Manager and/or as required.
• Collaborate with other Land Development Coordinators, finance and accounting staff as necessary to share best practices and foster process improvement.

What will you do in this role?

• Coordinate, prepare and assemble project reports and schedules as required.
• Coordinate, estimate and budget for Property Taxes/Assessments as required.
• Obtain, track and cause exoneration of bonds as required.
• Update corporate bond report for each community monthly.
• Coordinate, prepare and distribute proper requests for proposal/bids for each community.
• Coordinate and prepare contract packages and corresponding budget revision worksheets for all required signatures.
• Enter contracts, change orders and approved budget revision worksheets into appropriate accounting systems.
• Update and send billing grids to all Trade Partners every month for each project.
• Process payments by obtaining all required backup, signatures and lien releases prior to submitting to Accounts Payable (AP).
• Coordinate with financial analysts, research and respond to AP questions promptly as necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance of budgets and budget reporting as required.
• Obtain utility refunds in a timely manner or per forecasted cashflows, code them appropriately and forward them to AP for deposit.
• If utility company refunds are granted, reconcile utility refund reports and coordinate with financial analysts as required.
• Receive, stamp and distribute mail to appropriate parties.
• General support for the project team as needed with various day to day tasks
• Prepare and distribute correspondence as directed.
• Attend meetings as necessary, generate proper meeting minutes, and publish/distribute meeting minutes within 24 hours of meeting.
• Maintain all files (paper and/or electronic) and accounting binders.
• File all plans (paper and/or electronic) as needed including wet stamped final maps/plats.
• Maintain office supplies and general office management as required for CD operation.
• Maintain calendars and appointments as requested.
• Coordinate travel and expense reports as requested.
• Travel to communities at the request of the Manager and/or as required.
• Collaborate with other Land Development Coordinators, finance and accounting staff as necessary to share best practices and foster process improvement.

You Have

• High School diploma minimum; some college preferred; college degree desired.
• Passionate about assembling, circulating and properly filing complete contract packages according to all internal policies.
• Passionate about Budget and Schedule Management.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative – ability to think, work and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
• Proactive.
• Organization, prioritization, follow-up, and time management skills required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• High work tempo and work standards.
• Strong customer service focus (both external and internal).
• Ability to cooperate and contribute as part of a team.
• Extensive computer knowledge in Microsoft Office product suite and DocuSign and contracting/budgeting software such as Enterprise 1, JD Edwards, Kova, Vena, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, Outlook E-mail, MS Project, Adobe, Teams, Zoom, and DocuSign.
• Two years’ experience in an office support position, preferably in land development/home building industry preferred
• Real Estate, commercial development, land planning and/or residential land development experience a plus.

You Might Also Have

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, refresh, floating holidays, and parental leave
• Home purchase discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Expected Salary: $25.00 - $30.00/Hourly - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives through quarterly bonus opportunities

All Benefits Are Subject To Qualification And Hire Dates.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job

Business Unit -

Oakwood Homes