Senior Land Development Project Manager

The Howard Hughes Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k plan

Generous PTO policy

Premium medical, dental, and vision

Voluntary benefits for unexpected life

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Howard Hughes Communities seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive land development initiatives from planning through delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules, and coordination with design consultants, contractors, and agencies with jurisdiction.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and proven project management experience. You will coordinate entitlements, cost controls, and progress reporting while ensuring constructability and risk management across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with relevant certifications preferred.
• Professional Engineer Registration (AZ) is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on horizontal land development.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from planning through delivery, including budgets and schedules.
• Oversee installation of land development works: grading, utilities, paving, landscaping, and amenities.
• Manage consultant and contractor agreements, bids, take-offs, and change orders.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies for entitlements and approvals.
• Assist in land use documentation and infrastructure planning discussions.
• Monitor design progress, manage risk, and closeout documentation on projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration (AZ)

Tools

MS Project

ArcGIS / GIS

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

Howard Hughes Communities seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive land development initiatives from planning through delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules, and coordination with design consultants, contractors, and agencies with jurisdiction.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and proven project management experience. You will coordinate entitlements, cost controls, and progress reporting while ensuring constructability and risk management across multiple