Land Development Manager

Description

• Lead and manage Wilmington, NC development projects, from concept to completion and other projects as Freehold expands in surrounding markets. Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, including final bond release and community turnover.
• Coordinate and execute the completion of project punch lists.
• Ensure all turnover checklist items are complete and lots are ready to be turned over to home builders.
• Travel as necessary to events, meetings, partner and builder businesses, local and state government offices or to attend corporate or other meetings.
• Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• May be required to attend meetings in construction trailer at development sites.
• Coordinate the workflow and activities of project specific land development field operations (lot and amenity construction), including inspections.
• Review project drawings for omissions/errors, functionality, efficiency, cost, and ensure accuracy of as-built drawings.
• Coordinate and provide oversight of general contractors, surveyors and material testing personnel for all site work, grading, infrastructure installation, and final lot grading.
• Management of construction contracts.
• Coordinate and schedule power, gas, telephone, cable companies land development activities. Negotiate utility extension agreements.
• Prepare bid packages and solicit bids for infrastructure and amenity construction.
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, recording plat, final certification and community turnover.
• Assist in the creation of development budgets during the entitlement process and value-engineer specific aspects of the project design.
• Manage SWPPP activities and compliance.
• Responsible for the successful and timely delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Establish relationships with public officials and governmental agencies, obtain entitlements and permits.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the field operations related to land development including erosion control, grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, amenities, monitor field testing activity, post construction as-builts, certifications and compliance letters.
• Update and maintain construction schedules using MS Project.
• Coordinate and provide oversight of engineers, architects, and other third-party consultants to ensure success.
• Assist in the timely reduction and/or termination of project infrastructure bonds and/or letters of credit.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
• Obtain project permits and final approvals from local jurisdictions. Resolve issues with agencies having jurisdiction over project and region.
• Ensure all project sites are in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Perform preliminary cut and fill analysis and quantity takeoffs.

Requirements

The Land Development Manager will be part of the Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina regional team and report to the Vice President, Real Estate Operations assisting with Wilmington and surrounding market land development projects. The job includes Owner’s representative type duties overseeing sitework and amenity construction, working with professional consultants and land development contractors, as well as communicating daily with cross functional Freehold teams. Emphasis will be placed on quality control, safety and ensuring schedules are followed and jobs are staying within allotted budgets. This role requires technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This is a full time, exempt role working in a Freehold office in market and traveling to development project sites weekly and regional offices as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in civil engineering, building construction, construction management or equivalent experience.
• Regular, in-person attendance at communities, construction and job sites and other offices, including Freehold regional office, during regular work hours is an essential function of this job.
• Experience navigating permitting process with municipalities, counties, and agencies.
• Organized and detail oriented. Able to successfully multitask.
• Valid driver license and automobile required for site visits and attending meetings at various locations.
• Strong knowledge of site design, grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design.
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.
• HOA management including but not limited to quarterly meetings, budget analysis and improvements to the common open space.
• Minimum of 2-3 years managing and completing land development projects for communities of 500-1400 units with amenities.
• This position will initially work remotely, with travel to project sites and other work-related locations. Freehold plans to open an office in the Wilmington area, the role will then work out of the Freehold office and at projects sites.
• Excellent project management, communication (written and verbal), and leadership skills.
• Must have strong Excel skills and proficiency in MS Project, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively draft presentations, articles, routine reports, proposals, and correspondence.
• Experience in engineering, sitework construction, or homebuilder land development.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks on time and meeting or exceeding quality standards, in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening process. Freehold uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

Freehold Capital Management offers competitive compensation that includes base salary, bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional details about the hiring process, compensation and benefits will be provided by Human Resources during the hiring process.

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance