Land Development Project Leader — Build Communities

D. R. Horton; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is hiring a Land Development Project Manager to lead development of raw land for home construction in new communities. You will manage vendors and contractors, coordinate with jurisdictions, and drive infrastructure installation from planning through to completion.

The role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, and compliance with local codes, with travel as needed. A strong background in civil construction and land development is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand civil improvement plans, geotechnical evaluations, landscape plans and project specifications.
• Oversee development and scheduling for infrastructure installation and lot preparation.
• Meet with jurisdictional officials during installation and inspection of civil work.
• Ensure project schedule and critical path are up to date and report delays.
• Track milestones and communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Assist Project Managers with plan clarifications and revisions with civil engineers.
• Coordinate with subcontractor offices and field personnel.
• Assist in bid management, reviews and awards processes.
• Develop contract scopes of work and pay scales for bidding.
• Assemble bid documents and plans for packages.
• Calculate quantities from construction plans for budgeting and bidding.
• Review land development contracts awarded to subcontractors.
• Represent Land Development in site issues with superintendents and vendors.
• Review and approve field purchase orders.
• Track market pricing for budget development and identify shortfalls.
• Oversee BMPs related to SWPPP and dust control.
• Ensure compliance with codes and company policy.
• Interface with departments to ensure timing and design elements alignment.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Vehicle & license

Project management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is hiring a Land Development Project Manager to lead development of raw land for home construction in new communities. You will manage vendors and contractors, coordinate with jurisdictions, and drive infrastructure installation from planning through to completion.

The role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, and compliance with local codes, with travel as needed. A strong background in civil construction and land development is required.