Land Development Project Manager

Highland Homes, a successful Florida home builder, is now hiring a Land Development Project Manager! The Land Development Project Manager will manage land development projects and work with the VP of Land Development on the day-to-day aspects of residential land development. This role will be a mix of in-field project management and in-office work.

This is a salary position with regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our corporate offices in Lakeland with occasional travel throughout Central Florida. Candidates must live in Central Florida or be willing to relocate to Central Florida for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain detailed cost estimates, project budgets, and schedules for small to large scale residential land development projects

Bidding and negotiation of all land development work, including, but not limited to: pipework, roadwork, construction material testing, hardscape, landscape, irrigation and other required improvements

Supervise and regularly review all active development projects to verify work progress, contractor activity, and compliance with schedules.

Conduct weekly on-site meetings with contractors and subcontractors; coordinate on-site construction activities with subcontractors and field consultants, including hardscape and landscaping installations.

Review and approve all development invoices, pay applications, and change orders for payment

Track and communicate key project milestones (e.g., power, paving, Certificate of Completion) to internal departments such as Sales and Construction.

Coordinate permit certifications and obtain final acceptance and bond releases from the permitting agencies for completed projects

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred

A minimum of 1 year of residential land development experience

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a good driving record

Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills

Must possess professional attitude to represent the company in a positive manner

Ability to perform, in a professional manner, multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

Computer literate with ability to work with Microsoft Office. Strong Excel and reporting skills are critical

Compensation

Competitive salary and bonus

Monthly vehicle allowance

Health, dental, and life insurance

401K matching

Holidays, vacation, and paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

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