Land Development Project Manager

D.R. Horton; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to oversee the development of raw land and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil construction and landscaping and will manage vendors and contractors effectively.

The role offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and stock purchase plans. A commitment to professionalism and communication is essential to succeed in this position. Join D.R. Horton and help build the future!

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in civil construction, landscaping, and irrigation systems.
• Must have valid driver's license and a vehicle.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendors and contractors for land development projects.
• Review civil improvement plans and oversee infrastructure installation.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national regulations.

Skills

Civil construction

Landscaping

Irrigation systems

Scheduling software

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

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 is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

Land Development Project Manager

The right candidate will be responsible for managing vendors and contractors to develop raw land for home and amenities construction in new communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and understand all civil improvement plans, geotechnical evaluations, landscape plans and project specifications necessary to deliver finished lots to enable construction of a home.
• Implement and oversee all aspects of the development and scheduling process for infrastructure installation, including the preparation of home construction lots, model home and project landscaping, parks and amenities construction.
• Meet with jurisdictional officials during the installation and inspection of civil construction, infrastructure, home construction lots, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems, signage, parks and amenities.
• Ensure project schedule and critical‑path sequence is accurate and up to date, including identifying and reporting delays.
• Track and communicate key projected milestones to relevant internal departments and external stakeholders (city officials, engineering/utility consultants, utility companies, contractors, etc.).
• Assist Project Managers working with civil engineers as needed for plan clarification and revisions.
• Work directly with subcontractor’s office and field personnel.
• Assist in managing the bid, review and award process.
• Develop contract scope of works and pay‑scales for bidding.
• Assemble appropriate documents and plans for bid packages.
• Calculate quantities from construction plans for budgeting and bidding.
• Review and understand land development contracts awarded to subcontractors for development projects.
• Represent Land Development management in on‑going site issues requiring interface with home‑building superintendents as applies to infrastructure installation, maintaining “As‑Built” plans, drainage plans, home‑building lot issues, landscaping and hardscaping improvements, and maintenance.
• Oversee, review and approve field purchase orders.
• Track current market pricing for budget development and identify budget shortfalls.
• Oversee all best management practices (BMP’s) related to SWPPP and dust control.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and national codes, ordinances, and regulations as well as company policy.
• Interface with other departments to ensure constant communication regarding timing, design elements, access pertaining to project land development status, and other landscaping and common area hardscape improvements.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• 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.
• Proficient in scheduling software.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and attention to detail.
• Bilingual a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

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