Project Manager Of Forward Planning

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JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager, Forward Planning will be the liaison between KB Home and Governmental Agencies during the entitlement process as well as all departments in the Divisions. The position will be responsible for managing and processing all development plans for new communities. This position works alongside the Land Acquisition Team to meet the Divisions business strategies. The Project Manager, Forward Planning will manage several projects which encompass varying levels of intense complexity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Land Acquisition

• Manage the feasibility of new land acquisitions

• Create budgets (project fee, consultant, development, and house line lot construction) and detailed project schedules

• Complete risk analysis, title review and a preliminary product analysis

• Negotiate with land sellers on cost to complete and deal terms

Project Management

• Tract acceptance, bond exoneration, payment of reimbursable items, and release of letters of credit.

• Manage various consultants, off-site development contractors, and lot related house line contractors on:

• Handle contract negotiations

• Formulate scope-of-work master schedules

• Create and maintain budgets

• Manage meetings, reports, and expectations as required for KB Home senior management.

• Ensure project files are organized and audit ready

Internal Coordination

• Provide community development support to marketing, construction, sales and customer service:

• Assist marketing with sales/model complex signage and city sign permits.

• Providing all plans and support to construction with city approvals.

• Provide sales with long & short form disclosures, support documentation, plans, disclosures, and reports as required by FTC consent decree.

• Provide support for construction with public agencies, inspectors, consultants, and contractors

• Act as a Community Team Liaison.

Improvement Plans (in-tract and off-tract)

• Manage the approval process for the following:

• Landscape Plans (model, production, parks, and other public amenities)

• Architectural and Structural Plans

• SWPPP and/or WQMP Plans (including all filings of NOI, NOT)

• Plot Plans, Precise Grading Plans, and Phasing Plans.

• Encroachment Permits, Environmental Permits, Building Permits

• Agency Agreements (Affordable Housing, Subdivision Improvement, Development, Reimbursement)

• Lot-line adjustments, Right-of-Way (ROW) Acquisitions, Easements, Land Dedications

• Form and fund Community Facilities Districts, Assessment Districts

Land Development/HOA Management:

• Solicit bids and award contracts based on company policies for land development improvements (i.e. rough grading, sewer, water, storm drain, streets.

• Facilitate field revisions and change orders during construction.

• Manage New Community Home Owners Associations (HOAs) including:

• Selection and management of Association Management Firms

• Attend meetings as a serving board member/director

• Act as KB Home's liaison with HOA

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree required (Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management or similar discipline)

Experience

• 4+ years of Forward Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or similar experience required

• Prior homebuilding experience required

• 2+ years of prior Government and/or Municipal Coordination/Negotiation experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in efficient and accurate manner

• Solid understanding of Civil Engineering Principles

• A complete understanding of fundamental Real Estate and Urban planning concepts

• Consistently shows attention to detail

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

• Proven ability to multi-task and complete tasks within a scheduled timeframe

• Intermediate computer skills are a necessity (Excel, Microsoft Project)

Position Location

• Position is located onsite at KB Home in Valencia,CA #LI-onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000-140,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.

• Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus

• Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!