Land Development/Site Work Project Manager

Edgewood Properties Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

On-site gym

Housing/appliance discounts

Job summary

Edgewood Properties Inc. seeks a Land Development/Site Work Project Manager for our Excavation Department in New Jersey.

The role involves planning, directing and implementing site improvements to meet business objectives and serves as an expert resource for best practices in land development. This position is based at our South Plainfield, NJ office and requires oversight of field operations, coordination with utilities, and management of schedules, budgets and contracts across multiple

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Site Improvement / Land Development Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead field operations.
• Strong communication and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of scheduling logic and software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site improvement and land development field operations for multiple projects.
• Manage contractors, verify work completed and monitor progress.
• Lead meetings with governmental agencies/inspectors/HOA’s.
• Coordinate with utility companies to set up, contract and manage installation of all required utilities to service the project requirements.
• Coordinate with Excavation Division for self-performed work including resource allocation (materials, manpower and equipment) required to complete the improvements.
• Coordinate site improvements work with building operations.
• Manage bond reductions and release for projects assigned.
• Prepare, maintain and execution of project schedules to ensure estimated production is achieved or exceeded.
• Preparation and maintenance of project budgets and cash flow projections.
• Invoice review, preparing and issuing Purchase Orders, Change Orders & Contracts.
• Preparing project invoices and monitoring against project budgets and cash flow assumptions.
• Bid package preparation, bid siltation, bid analysis, negotiations, and recommendations for contract award.
• Coordination with Engineering (internal and external) and Development Coordinators during Entitlements and approvals.
• Construction plan review and Value Engineering.
• Estimating, purchasing and management of site improvement materials.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Scheduling logic

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Construction Management or Civil Engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction drawings

Job description

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company.

With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation.

Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years.

Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board.

We're currently seeking a Land Development/Site Work Project Manager for our Excavation Department.

Land Development Project Manager has the overall responsibility to plan, direct and implement required site improvements necessary for the division to meet/exceed business business plan objectives.

This position is recognized as an expert within Site Improvements and Land Development and serves as a resource for best practices on projects.

This position will work out of our South Plainfield, NJ office.

responsibilities

• Overseeing daily site improvement and land development field operations for multiple projects
• Managing contractors, verifying work completed/monitoring progress
• Leading meetings with governmental agencies/inspectors/HOA’s
• Coordination with utility companies to set up, contract and manage installation of all required utilities to service the project requirements
• Coordination with Excavation Division for self-performed work including resource allocation (materials, manpower and equipment) required to complete the improvements
• Coordinating site improvements work with building operations
• Manage bond reductions and release for projects assigned
• Prepare, maintain and execution of project schedules to ensure estimated production is achieved or exceeded.
• Preparation and maintenance of project budgets and cash flow projections
• Invoice review, preparing and issuing Purchase Orders, Change Orders & Contracts
• Preparing project invoices and monitoring against project budgets and cash flow assumptions
• Bid package preparation, bid siltation, bid analysis, negotiations, and recommendations for contract award.
• Coordination with Engineering (internal and external) and Development Coordinators during Entitlements and approvals.
• Construction plan review and Value Engineering.
• Estimating, purchasing and management of site improvement materials.
• All other duties as assigned

qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of Land Development and site improvements including, entitlements, earthwork operations, sanitary sewer, drainage, water, concrete, paving. dry utility installation, Etc.
• Able to collect, sort and analyze data.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels, both internally and externally.
• A self-starter, able to identify problems and solve them.
• Knowledge of Scheduling logic and use of Software.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Construction Drawing Comprehension.
• Experience:5+ years’ experience in Site Improvement / Land Development Management
• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Ability to improvise/adapt/overcome obstacles
• Ability to manage Project Superintendents & Foreman and direct field operations
• Ability to prepare management level presentations for project status, schedule and financial performance
• Experience managing complex projects & schedules
• Ability to lead regular management meetings with cross-functional project teams for multiple projects
• Knowledge of local market for contracting, manpower, pricing,

• In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits, life insurance,
• a 401(k) with company match and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement. Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.