Land Development Project Mgr

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. More people choose D.R. Horton than any other builder; and as America’s Builder, we focus on providing high-quality homes designed for all. D.R. Horton 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!

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About the position\:

We are currently seeking a Land Development Project Manager for our growing Birmingham/Tuscaloosa division! This position develops raw land for home and amenities construction in new communities while managing vendor and contractor relationships.

Essential Functions\:

• Review all civil improvement plans, geotechnical evaluations, landscape plans, and project specifications to deliver finished lots for home construction; assist civil engineers as needed for plan clarification and revisions
• Implement and oversee the development and scheduling for infrastructure installations including preparation for home lots, model homes, project landscaping, and both parks and amenities construction; meet with appropriate officials during the installation and inspections of the project components
• Review land development contracts awarded to subcontractors for development projects
• Ensure project schedule and critical path sequence is accurate and up-to-date; identify and report any delays to necessary stakeholders
• Track and communicate key projected milestones to internal departments and relevant external stakeholders; ensure all parties have current information for timing, design elements, access to development status, and landscaping or hardscape improvements
• Coordinate bid process including review and award process; develop contract scope of work, and pay-scales for bids; assemble documents and plans for bid packages
• Develop budgets, identify shortfalls, use construction plans to calculate quantities for budgeting and bidding
• Work with subcontractors’ offices and field personnel; oversee, review, and approve field purchase orders
• Represent Land Development in on-going site issues requiring communication with superintendents for infrastructure installation, maintaining “as-built” plans, drainage plans, home building lot issues, landscaping, and hardscaping improvements, and maintenance
• Oversee best management practices related to SWPPP and dust control; ensure compliance with all local, state, and national codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies\:

• Project Management \: Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate project plans; effectively communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and budget.
• Communication \: Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all customers and colleagues. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others.
• Time management \: Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and be focused on work; as well as maintain accuracy and high attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
• Planning/Organizing \: Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Ethical \: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Required Qualifications\:

• Associate degree or certificate from a two-year college or technical school in Project Management, Business, Real Estate/Land Development, Construction, or other closely related field of study
• Minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training in civil construction, landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscape installation/maintenance, or other related field
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management/scheduling software
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and email

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university or college in Business, Real Estate/Land Development, Construction, or other related field of study
• 3 years of project management experience; construction project management is highly preferred
• Bilingual
• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and ability to

Working environment\:

Land Development Project Managers generally work both in the field and in a typical office environment. They may have regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is generally loud on a regular basis while in the field. Candidates should be able to stand for at least 4-hours straight, up to a full 8-hour day as well as sit for extended periods of time; kneel; bend at the waist; climb ladders, scaffolding; balance; stoop; crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; traverse across unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and hear and talk. Specific close, distance, color, and peripheral vision abilities are required for this role. Candidates regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

D.R. Horton offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to\:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Note\: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

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