Land Development Project Manager

D. R. Horton; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilder in the U.S. is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to oversee the development of raw land for new communities. The role involves managing contractors, reviewing plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining project schedules. Join a successful Fortune 500 company offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Time, and Holidays

Qualifications

• At least three years of related civil construction experience.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendors and contractors to develop raw land for home construction.
• Review civil improvement plans and oversee infrastructure installation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes and regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Land Development Project Manager (2502174)

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It specializes in constructing and selling high-quality homes for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The company also offers mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. For more information, visit www.drhorton.com.

We are seeking a Land Development Project Manager responsible for managing vendors and contractors to develop raw land for home and amenities construction in new communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review civil improvement plans, geotechnical evaluations, landscape plans, and project specifications to deliver finished lots for home construction.
• Oversee development and scheduling of infrastructure installation, including home lots, landscaping, parks, and amenities.
• Coordinate with jurisdictional officials during civil construction and inspections.
• Maintain and update project schedules, identify delays, and report critical milestones to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist Project Managers with plan clarifications and revisions with civil engineers.
• Collaborate with subcontractor’s office and field personnel.
• Manage bidding processes, develop contract scopes, and prepare bid packages.
• Calculate quantities from plans for budgeting and bidding.
• Review land development contracts with subcontractors.
• Represent Land Development in on-site issues related to infrastructure, landscaping, and maintenance.
• Review and approve field purchase orders and monitor market pricing and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments on project timing, design, and landscaping.
• Conduct all business professionally and ethically, with the ability to travel overnight.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Potentially supervise staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• At least three years of related civil construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working outdoors in various conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.

Benefits

Join our successful team with a Fortune 500 company! We offer competitive benefits including:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Time, and Holidays

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