Land Development Project Manager at Highland Homes Lakeland, FL

Land Development Project Manager job at Highland Homes. Lakeland, FL.

Highland Homes, a successful Florida home builder, is now hiring a Land Development Project Manager! The Land Development Project Manager will manage land development projects and work with the VP of Land Development on the day-to-day aspects of residential land development. This role will be a mix of in-field project management and in-office work. This is a salary position with regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our corporate offices in Lakeland with occasional travel throughout Central Florida. Candidates must live in Central Florida or be willing to relocate to Central Florida for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed cost estimates, project budgets, and schedules for small to large scale residential land development projects
• Bidding and negotiation of all land development work, including, but not limited to: pipework, roadwork, construction material testing, hardscape, landscape, irrigation and other required improvements
• Supervise and regularly review all active development projects to verify work progress, contractor activity, and compliance with schedules.
• Conduct weekly on-site meetings with contractors and subcontractors; coordinate on-site construction activities with subcontractors and field consultants, including hardscape and landscaping installations.
• Review and approve all development invoices, pay applications, and change orders for payment
• Track and communicate key project milestones (e.g., power, paving, Certificate of Completion) to internal departments such as Sales and Construction.
• Coordinate permit certifications and obtain final acceptance and bond releases from the permitting agencies for completed projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of residential land development experience
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a good driving record
• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills
• Must possess professional attitude to represent the company in a positive manner
• Ability to perform, in a professional manner, multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
• Computer literate with ability to work with Microsoft Office. Strong Excel and reporting skills are critical

Compensation

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401K matching
• Holidays, vacation, and paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement

Cover Letter: Please let us know, in addition to the experience outlined on your resume, why you will be a valuable member of the Highland Homes team.

Job Type: Full-time