Land Development/Site Work Project Manager

Edgewood Properties, Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

On-site company fitness gym

Discounts on housing and home appliances

Job summary

Edgewood Properties, Inc. in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Land Development/Site Work Project Manager for its Excavation Department. This role involves overseeing site operations, managing contractors, and coordinating with various agencies to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in land development, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead multiple projects. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in site improvement / land development management.
• Extensive knowledge in entitlements, earthwork, and utility installations.
• Ability to manage project superintendents and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily land development operations for multiple projects.
• Manage contractors and monitor project progress.
• Prepare project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Land development knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Scheduling software knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction drawing comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Land Development/Site Work Project Manager for our Excavation Department.

Location: South Plainfield, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily site improvement and land development field operations for multiple projects
• Managing contractors, verifying work completed and monitoring progress
• Leading meetings with governmental agencies, inspectors and HOAs
• Coordinating with utility companies to set up, contract and manage installation of all required utilities to service the project requirements
• Coordinating 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
• Managing bond reductions and release for projects assigned
• Preparing, maintaining and executing 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 selection, 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

• 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.
• Ability to collect, sort and analyze data
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels, both internally and externally
• Self‑starter, able to identify problems and solve them
• Knowledge of scheduling logic and use of software
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Construction drawing comprehension
• 5+ years’ experience in site improvement / land development management
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in construction management or civil engineering
• Value engineering experience
• Ability to improvise, adapt and overcome obstacles
• Ability to manage project superintendents & foremen 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 and pricing
• Mentoring/management experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 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.