Director of Project Management

6 days ago


Dallas, United States Provident Full time

Director of Project Management - Land Development (Master Planned Communities)


As a Land Development Director, you will lead and oversee land development projects from pre-acquisition, all the way to completion. You will manage project teams, coordinate with various consultants, and ensure that all aspects of land development are executed efficiently to maximize the value of the project.


Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Master Planned Communities and interacting with the rest of the master plan community team at Provident, your job functions will include entitlements, market research, negotiation and organization of project documents, underwriting, deal structure, management of project schedule and budget, oversight of construction managers and other consultants, and interaction with banks and equity partners. Must have the ability to solve real-time project hurdles and problems by acting quickly and thinking creatively.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Leadership: Manage and lead land development projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with leadership requirements and company expectations. Take full responsibility and ownership of all aspects of development, keeping the project goals at the forefront of all decision making.
  • Planning and Coordination: Oversee project planning (or implementing leadership’s directives), including site assessments, managing entitlements, assembling project business plan, and readying the project for development. These things are “front-end” value creation, which includes being the face of projects with various municipalities.
  • Team Engagement and Management: Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholder’s and consultants, determining their role in the project, managing expectations, and ensure high levels effectiveness in driving the project forward.
  • Budget and Schedule Management: Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
  • Risk Management: Identify project risks, think strategically about how to mitigate these risks, and be able to assess situational risk to make decisive decisions to drive the project forward.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage all aspects of 1-3 projects within the Master Planned Communities land development program depending on the size and scope of the projects and the experience of the candidate.
  • Oversee the entitlements process, including site feasibility, zoning / re-zoning, district creation, legal agreements, scheduling, and budgeting.
  • Oversee and direct construction managers to implement fieldwork including erosion control, grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, and amenities. Handle platting, permit approvals, and coordination with municipalities.
  • Represent the firm in various public meetings or hearings, determine the scope of work and project priorities, establish and maintain project schedules, and prepare and finalize regular updates for senior management.
  • Negotiate builder lot contracts and negotiate other transactions with market participants.
  • Facilitate debt and equity needs to capitalize a project and run point with capital partners.
  • Work closely with the Construction Managers to deliver completed, ready-to-build home sites.
  • HOA management including but not limited to quarterly meetings, budget analysis, and improvements to the common open space.
  • Work closely with associate and/or analyst-level team members to achieve project goals.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Land Development, Real Estate Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
  • Experience: 5-10 years of experience in land development project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
  • Skills: Strong project management skills, excellent leadership, effective communicator, and strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Attributes: Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.


Company Description:

Since its inception in 1991, Provident has developed over $5.5 Billion of real estate projects. We are disciplined and focused on executing deals that offer the best strategy for Provident and our investor partners. With over three decades of experience with opportunistic land development and vertical development in various key U.S. markets, our company thrives on an entrepreneurial spirit and an excellent track record of success.


Over the past 30+ years, Provident has executed a diversified real estate investment and development platform. Currently, the $2.9 billion portfolio includes product types such as multi-family, industrial, master-planned communities, hospitality, and data centers across the United States.


Under the leadership of Leon Backes and Jay Hawes, Provident is a respected, well-capitalized investment firm, that has thrived through three decades and multiple market cycles with foresight, depth of experience, and a unique ability to adapt to shifting demands, market trends, and challenging economic cycles. Provident is in constant pursuit of flexibility, innovation, and professionalism in its operations and investments. By maintaining a streamlined decision-making process, Provident is able to capitalize on fast-moving opportunities and rapidly adjust to dynamic market forces.


We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and opportunistic culture.



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