Land Development/Site Work Project Manager

Edgewood Properties, Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site fitness gym

Discounts on housing and home devices

Job summary

Edgewood Properties, Inc. in South Plainfield, NJ seeks a Land Development/Site Work Project Manager for the Excavation Department. You will plan, direct and implement site improvements to meet business objectives and serve as a resource for best practices on projects.

This role requires extensive knowledge of land development including entitlements, earthwork, drainage, utilities, and value engineering. Strong leadership and coordination with agencies, utilities, and contractors are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Site Improvement/Land Development Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Ability to manage projects and supervise field ops
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience coordinating with governmental agencies and utilities

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/HOAs
• Coordination with utility companies for installation of required services
• Manage bonds, schedules and budgets to meet production targets
• Prepare project invoices and issue change orders
• Coordinate with Engineering and Development during Entitlements
• Lead regular management meetings for multiple projects

Skills

Land Development

Site Improvement

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Coordination

Entitlements

Value Engineering

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

• 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
• 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
• Value Engineering experience
• 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,
• Mentoring/Management experience

• competitive compensation
• medical and dental and vision benefits
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement
• 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.