Land Development Project Manager

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

Dependent savings accounts

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, LP is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to oversee development projects from planning through construction, coordinating vendors, budgets, and timelines. The role requires strong communication, budgeting skill, and site oversight across multiple communities in a growing portfolio.

Responsibilities include site inspections, bid management, approvals, and collaborating with acquisition and architecture teams to ensure on-time delivery of developments and amenities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or HS diploma with equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in land development design and/or land development.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Valid driver's license and driving record.
• Drone license from FAA (where applicable).
• Air Quality Regulations and SWPPP knowledge.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, MS Project, bidding software.

Responsibilities

• Travel between job sites to inspect progress and validate work.
• Manage trade partners to execute development work within budget and schedule.
• Proactively resolve issues to keep development projects on time and on-budget.
• Secure final tract/plat acceptance by municipalities and agencies.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on bids, contracts, change orders, and bonds.
• Assist Land Development Director with schedules and budgets.
• Identify budget variances and cash-flow projections for development.
• Collaborate with Land Acquisition on development budgets for new land deals.
• Assist in municipal approvals and easement acquisitions.
• Communicate status updates to team and leadership.
• Oversee amenities and entrances construction per plans and codes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Bidding take-off software

Job description

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.

Since 2012, we’ve worked to deliver thousands of residents across the U.S. the joys of single-family living, with the flexibility of leasing and backing of our professional support. That’s why we're building a team that understands the power of community. We take care of each other, so that together we can take care of the people that make their home with us.

As we expand, our team is always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals to join us in simplifying the way America lives.

The Land Development Project Manager is primarily responsible for project management of all development projects within a market to develop raw land for home and amenities construction in new communities. Manages vendors and contractors through constant, effective communication, also providing performance feedback as appropriate. Coordinates the entire project through all aspects of the development project – scheduling vendors and contractors at appropriate times and ensuring work is aligned with the plans – in addition to managing project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Travel between job sites in the market to inspect progress, problem-solve and validate work.
• Manage trade partners to execute development work to our specifications in accordance with established budget and project schedule.
• Proactively work to resolve issues and potential issues to keep development projects on-time and on-budget.
• Secure final tract/plat acceptance by governing municipalities and agencies and ensures that all work follows City, County, Special Districts guidelines and codes.
• Partner with sub-contractors to prepare and process bid packages, contracts, change orders, check requests invoices and bonds as necessary.
• Assist the Director, Land Development in establishing accurate development schedules and budgets.
• Identify and communicate projected vs. actual budget reconciliation and cash flow projections to included development reimbursements releases.
• Partner with Land Acquisition team in building accurate development budgets for new land deals to be acquired.
• Assist Land Acquisition team in gaining municipal approvals, identifying easements, and overcoming obstacles to securing new land deals.
• Communicate with vendors to provide both performance feedback and recognition.
• Communicate to teammates and executive leadership with status updates on development activity/progress.
• Manage the construction of amenities and entrances including hardscapes and landscaping.
• This includes executing on-site decisions that are consistent with the plans and drawings and local codes.
• Communicate with the Land Development Manager, local team, architects to identify and solve issues or communicate timing constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three to five (3-5) years in land development design and/or land development.
• Experience with CAD a plus.
• All necessary stormwater certifications are required.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Obtain a drone license from the Federal Aviation Administration (if applicable per market).
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Working knowledge of Air Quality Regulations and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) protocols.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and bidding take-off software.
• High capacity for learning in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take prudent risks.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer, quality, and results orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be an effective member of project teams.
• Background check required.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $80,621.00 to $110,854.00 Annually. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

Additional Compensation

This position is eligible to receive quarterly bonus payments.

Perks and Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts
• dependent savings accounts
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• employee stock purchase plan
• tuition reimbursement program

The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

Background Check

Background check required. AMH will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, which may include the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Homes 4 Rent, LP (“AMH”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. AMH provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, AMH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AMH participates in the E-Verify program.