Land Development Project Mgr

D.R. Horton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to oversee vendors and contractors in developing raw land for home construction in new communities.

You will manage infrastructure installation, lot preparation, landscaping, and park amenities to ensure timely project delivery. Ideal candidates have an associate degree and at least three years of related experience, with strong scheduling skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Three years of related civil construction/land development experience.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in scheduling software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review civil improvement plans, geotechnical evaluations, and project specs to deliver prepared lots.
• Oversee infrastructure installation and landscape construction for new communities.
• Meet with officials during installation and inspection of civil works and amenities.
• Track project schedules, identify delays, and report milestones to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to clarify plans.

Skills

Scheduling software

MS Office

Proficiency in scheduling

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the United States, 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, and 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 relevant external stakeholders (including 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 homebuilding 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 (BMPs) 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

• 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 hard‑scape installation and maintenance
• Must have a vehicle and a 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 e‑mail

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