Land Development Project Mgr

D.R. Horton

Midlothian (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to oversee the development of raw land for home construction in new communities. You will coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and civil engineers to ensure timely delivery of finished lots for home builds.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, managing infrastructure installs, and communicating milestones to internal and external stakeholders. A valid driver’s license and proficiency with scheduling software are required.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent is required.
Three years of related civil construction/land development experience.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Proficiency in scheduling software and MS Office.
Ability to read plans and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

Review civil improvement plans and project specs for land development.
Oversee infrastructure installation and lot preparation timelines.
Meet with officials during installation and inspections.
Track milestones and report delays to stakeholders.
Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
Assist in bid processes, contracts, and pay scales.
Ensure compliance with codes and company policy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Ability to travel

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job 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.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an ++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

include the following.

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
Ensures 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 (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
Conducts 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

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 oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

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

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. We offer an excellent benefits package including: