Project Manager

Position Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project schedules from acquisition to build-out, overseeing budgets, forecasts, funding requests, and cost allocation.
• Support land feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk analysis.
• Participate in land planning and preparation of Land Committee packages.
• Coordinate design and permitting activities, including site improvement, model, and architectural plans.
• Oversee project plans and entitlement processes, assign teams, monitor daily efforts, and ensure alignment with quality standards.
• Prepare and monitor development budgets, schedules, and reports, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Liaise with municipalities (cities and counties) to collect development impact and building permit fees for designated projects.
• 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.
• 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 sales and lot disclosure statements and associated exhibits.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, real estate, or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of related relevant experience within the land development, or construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of real estate acquisitions, entitlement processing, and budgeting.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams within a challenging and dynamic environment.
• 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.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with a strong focus on Excel.

Base Salary:

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.

Benefits:

In addition to competitive health insurance coverage for team members and their dependents, New Home Co. 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.

Physical Requirements:

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.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise other employees.

Travel Requirements:

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

Safety Requirements:

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.

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Disclaimer:
New Home Co. and Landsea Homes are equal opportunity employers. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. Management retains the discretion to add, modify, or remove job duties at any time.