Assistant Land Project Manager

Pacific Lifestyle Homes•Tacoma, WA

8d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Garrette Homes is seeking an Assistant Land Project Manager to support its Land Development department and help advance homebuilding goals through feasibility studies, entitlements, site development, and land acquisition. The role contributes to project research, permitting, property evaluation, consultant and contract coordination, project budgeting, HOA setup, documentation, and post-permit site development. The position reports to the Land Entitlement & Development Manager. This is a full-time, in-person role with a typical Monday through Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a daily 8:00 a.m. in-office huddle. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility and occasional extended hours may be needed to support business priorities and customer commitments. The workplace maintains professional appearance and dress-code standards. The total compensation package is $70,000–$90,000, inclusive of base salary, profit sharing, and applicable allowances. The final offer depends on experience and qualifications. Employment offers are contingent on reference checks, a background check, and any applicable pre-employment screenings permitted by law.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant experience and some college; engineering, business, land use planning, or a related field is preferred.
Familiarity with land use planning and entitlement processes.
Ability to read and understand engineering plans and utility layouts.
Experience developing and managing project budgets.
Strong organizational skills and a reliable approach to meeting deadlines.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Motivated, results-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to taking initiative.
Competence with Word, Adobe, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

College studies in engineering, business, land use planning, or a related field.
Knowledge of Stormwater/Grading permits, CSWGP, and/or 1200C Permits.
Experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

Assist with site feasibility studies by completing feasibility checklists, preparing title review documents, coordinating with consultants and jurisdictions, and helping maintain project budgets.
Prepare, submit, and follow up on permit applications for single-family site development, including FPA, SEPA, pre-screens, geotechnical assessments, critical areas, and utilities.
Perform quality control on permit submittals to verify all checklist documents are included; coordinate permit issuance and schedule pre-construction meetings.
Collaborate with the Land Acquisition Team to review property search criteria and organize relevant property results.
Request proposals from consultants and contractors and help keep project budgets organized.
Draft construction contracts, prepare bond requests, and manage bond close-out.
Set up HOAs, including drafting CC&Rs; prepare disclosures and project presentations.
Help manage site development after permits are issued and keep projects moving toward construction.
Assist with additional Land Development projects as needed.

Benefits

Company-supported medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
Employee home purchase discount.
Paid time off: 15 days for 0–5 years of service, 20 days for 5–10 years, and 23 days beyond 10 years.
Seven paid holidays for non-sales roles and six paid holidays for sales roles.
Eight paid volunteer hours annually.
Employee recognition programs.
Employee referral bonus opportunities of up to $1,000.
Milestone tenure trips at five years of service and every five years thereafter.
Eligible positions may qualify for a monthly auto and/or cell phone allowance.
Company culture and team events.
Complimentary daily snacks, premium coffee, and tea.
Coaching, mentorship, regular feedback, and opportunities for advancement whenever possible.