Land Development Project Manager

Company: Stepping Stone Homes

Department: Land Development

Reports To: Director of Land

Position Status: Full Time

Status: Exempt

Hours: 8am – 5pm

Job Summary:

Responsible for development of communities. Schedule, coordinate and monitor all aspects of land development from site clearing through completion of finished home sites and tract final acceptance. Position will demand initiative, daily interaction with Company Staff, City/County Staff, consultants and numerous trade partners, and the ability to make sound decisions in the field. Coordination with project engineers to gain approvals of improvement plans, final plats and permits.

Must enjoy working for a small, yet rapidly growing firm with high standards for accuracy and excellence in their work. The ideal candidate will enjoy working for a company that values work/life balance, a positive and fun environment, and will be joining a great team of other professionals who are dedicated to their work but also know how to keep it light and have fun. A company that embodies the values of a small company with the systems and process-oriented nature of a corporation.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of all aspects of civil improvements, amenities and homesites in multiple communities under the direction of the Director of Land
• Create and maintain construction schedules and budgets
• Manage and communicate with development team in providing solutions to important day-to-day problems that may come up which cannot get resolved in the field
• Work with trade partners to deliver product to vertical construction on time and on budget
• Frequent daily travel between job sites to coordinate all aspects of site development as well as to address hot issues
• Be proactive in resolving potential issues to insure community completion schedules and budget
• Assist in governmental approvals and entitlements necessary to complete communities consistent with division homebuilding goals
• Required to coordinate preparation of punch lists, their associated site walks, monitor execution of punch lists items to a timely completion and final tract acceptance by the governing agency
• Possess working knowledge with the form, content and implementation of Air Quality Regulations, the State General Construction Permit, Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices
• Assist with the development, preparation, implementation, and updating of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• Assist with development of financial modeling, research and due diligence for assigned developments
• Daily communication with all staff and construction teams
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in civil construction related work
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management or Business
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of current environmental requirements
• Ability to make proper decisions in the field, as well as monitor, troubleshoot, and address field issues
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Project a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player

Work Environment:

• Business casual, fun and positive, dynamic and fast paced
• Monday – Friday

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.