Project Manager (Homebuilding)

Description

This position is responsible for the overall success of the land acquisition and development processes by overseeing due diligence, entitlement, and site development activities from project inception through close out.

• Participate in land planning and preparation of Land Committee packages.
• Coordinate design and permitting activities, including site improvement, model, and architectural plans.
• Secure and expedite the submission of project dates related to acquisition, purchasing, construction, Bureau of Real Estate, and bond exoneration to relevant departments and personnel.
• Prepare and monitor development budgets, schedules, and reports, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Prepare sales and lot disclosure statements and associated exhibits.
• Manage project schedules from acquisition to build-out, overseeing budgets, forecasts, funding requests, and cost allocation.
• Oversee engineering, landscaping, amenities, and community entrances.
• Negotiate bids and contracts to achieve best value for labor and materials.
• Address development issues and propose effective solutions.
• Support land feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk analysis.
• Liaise with municipalities (cities and counties) to collect development impact and building permit fees for designated projects.
• Oversee project plans and entitlement processes, assign teams, monitor daily efforts, and ensure alignment with quality standards.

Requirements

Occasional travel may be required. A valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance is required at all times.

This position is a safety sensitive position and includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task and others. This position requires safety training provided by the company.

This position involves both office and field responsibilities. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs and ladders, reach, and walk on uneven or active construction terrain. The employee must be capable of lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds and safely operating a motor vehicle. Clear vision, hearing, and speech are necessary to perform essential job functions effectively. Work may occur in a variety of environments, including heat, cold, and inclement weather, with possible exposure to hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, steel-toe boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection, may be required. Proficiency in operating a computer is essential.

• Strong working knowledge of real estate acquisitions, entitlement processing, and budgeting.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines.
• 5+ years of related relevant experience within the land development, or construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, real estate, or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams within a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with a strong focus on Excel.

Benefits

In addition to competitive health insurance coverage for team members and their dependents, Risewell Homes also provides comprehensive benefits such as generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; and a wellness incentive program to help team members thrive both personally and professionally.

The expected base salary for this position is between $120,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on experience and skillset. Base salary is paid bi-weekly.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance