Land Development Project Manager

Company Overview:

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of whats possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for the first-time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The companys commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio and Tampa.

Ashton Woods San Antonio is looking for a Land Development Project Manager to join its growing team! This position is responsible for supporting the Land Department in managing the development of communities for the Austin Division. Important functions include the bidding, contracting, field management, and close out of land development activities across multiple communities.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to)

• Provide input in the civil design of development projects.

• Hire competent contractors to execute the development plans.

• Monitor and manage the progress of development contractors.

• Coordinate with local government inspectors regarding development construction issues.

• Manage the construction of amenity areas, entrance concepts, and land development plans.

• Manage and coordinate end of maintenance and community close out to ensure timely bond release.

• Manage land development schedules and budgets. Ensure projects are complete, on-time and on-budget.

• Ensure smooth working relationship between government inspectors, contractors, surveyors and quality control professionals.

• Schedule development construction activities to meet the overall project schedule.

• React to tasks within the time allotment provided.

• Work with local government officials in acquiring final approvals.

• Represent the Division in the contractor/local government/homeowner community with a high level of integrity, honesty, and competence.

• Handle bond requests and letters of credit in a timely manner.

• Review of development construction invoices.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting or equivalent years of experience in single-family land development.

• 3+ years of homebuilding industry experience preferred.

• The ideal candidate will be either a Civil Engineer with single-family residential design experience or a development manager with significant production home builder experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable about the construction industry including construction cost, materials, products, methods, and procedures.

• Ability to make decisions based on construction knowledge, when necessary, due to unexpected field conditions.

• Extreme self-motivation.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines.

• Proven organization skills in a high paced work environment.

• Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems.

• Knowledge of Business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing.

• Ability to adapt in a changing workplace.

• Computer literacy, proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and ability to learn new programs as needed.

Experience:

• Home building or real estate experience preferred.

• Construction management background with strong analytical skills preferred.

Typical Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Spanish language skills are helpful.

• Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipment.

• Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.

• Use of feet and legs required to walk, climb and maneuver within construction sites.

• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally balanced between the field and office.

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