Land Project Manager

Drees Homes
US - Virginia - Manassas
May 10, 2024

Overview:

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 18th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2022 and 2023 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a 2024 Great Place to Work. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

National homebuilder with a superb reputation as a leader and innovator in the industry is seeking a Land Project Manager for our the WDC Land Division.

This position is responsible for conducting and managing the bidding, budgeting, contracting, engineering, permit processing, scheduling and, site development in order to deliver finished lots on time and within budget. A Land Project Manager supports the acquisition, planning, and engineering of new ground for development.

If you are independent while adhering to structure, have a desire to learn the business and have an outgoing and optimistic personality, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Generate land development and home construction schedules

Manage the construction drawings and provide input to the Development Specialist

Manage land development field operations and act as a liaison between the field and corporate offices

Manage and meet with all active civil and geotechnical engineers and active consultants

Coordinate placement, delivery and furnishing of construction trailers

Interface and manage issues relating to city/county Planning, Public Works, Engineering and Buildings departments as well as issues raised by neighboring property owners

Oversee construction of entry monuments, landscaping and amenities

Prepare and review various reports

Knowledge and Skills:

Highly motivated and self-managed

Excellent problem solving ability to handle complex situations

High results orientation; good personal and professional judgment

Team player who enjoys collaborating with various land development professionals

Takes ownership of job responsibilities

Adaptable and capable of adjusting strategies

Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with county officials and maintain a professional demeanor.

Ability to understand site development plans

Strong computer skills including MS Office, Word and Excel

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Previous residential land development experience from ground breaking through paving streets and bond release

Strong background in project management

Experience in engineering and/or land development

Familiarity with regulatory process and a demonstrated ability to navigate the process, a plus

Excellent communication skills

The typical schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

Competitive hourly rate, bonus potential, plus a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.

Summary:

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - .

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