Land Development Project Manager

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Land Development - Corporate Full-time Regular Professionals Portland, OR, US

Position Summary

The Land Development Project Manager will assist in the oversight of Pahlisch Homes’ land development projects in the NW Oregon/SW Washington area. This position will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of all technical and financial activities on assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Oversee construction site management for all projects
• Obtain and approve job bids and contracts
• Establish, maintain and oversee project budgets
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer on planning layouts and tentative plans
• Coordinate with the Pahlisch Homes’ Land Development, Production and Marketing Teams on desired product type, community amenities and layouts for projects
• Coordinate/Review/Approve Land Development and Production job and project schedules
• Attend community planning sessions, government affairs council meetings, and neighborhood meetings for Pahlisch Homes projects or other areas of interest
• Order phase 1 environmental and geotech reports for all Land Development projects
• Coordinate geotech sign-off on all lots prior to plat recording
• Order traffic studies on land development projects
• Coordinate with production development matrix for each project
• Prepare land use memo for Production
• Review engineering plans for accuracy and improvements
• Coordinate lot details with Production (driveways, grading, utilities, etc.)
• Facilitate and review plats for accuracy/improvement
• Review and approve site development invoices
• Assist Production with permitting and building issues
• Manage landscape installation for Land Development
• Prepare mass Land Development schedule overview on a quarterly basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience preferred
• 3+ years related experience in managing development for new communities preferred
• Must be able to read construction documents, surveys and technical reports to maintain quality control and oversee all aspects of construction including underground utilities, paving, grading and drainage systems
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to take direction and design input from others
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong background in project planning
• Strong leadership, organizational project management, and budgeting skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to others in layman terms

This job operates 50/50 in either professional office environment and or in field; meeting with vendors and trades on site. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to drive a vehicle to meetings.

Physical Demands

This position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to frequently move/traverse about job sites and an office environment. This position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. The person is required to communicate with trades, clients and other colleagues. Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel is expected for this role.