Assistant Project Manager

Trumark Companies•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager will support and assist in the supervision and direction of all aspects of obtaining plan approvals and permits for new residential communities. This role involves coordination with internal departments, external agencies, and consultants to ensure project goals are achieved efficiently and effectively. This position reports to the Vice President – Forward Planning.

Requirements

Homebuilding and land development experience.
Bachelor’s Degree minimum, in the field of Construction Management, Urban Design, Business, Engineering or related course study is preferred.
Five years minimum experience in community homebuilding process, some public agency experience preferred.
Advanced PC skills, including use of Excel.
Excellent analytical and writing capabilities; Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently.
Valid Drivers License.

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs all aspects of obtaining plan approvals & permits for new residential communities including submitting documents and plans, maps and related approvals.
Assists Project Managers in the execution of stringent community entitlement and development/construction schedules.
Responsible for coordinating and implementing input from Division Executives regarding site and architectural design.
Responsible for obtaining all required permits from local jurisdictions in support of land development and home building operations.
Supervises and coordinates with architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants in preparation of required development applications and approvals.
Assists the Project Manager and Vice President in the creation and management of site development, architectural and fee budgets.
Assists with the negotiation of contracts for services to be performed by outside consultants such as architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, soils and structural engineering.
Assists due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions.
Responsible for securing and exonerating all bonds.
Responsible for supporting the Operations Department during the entire construction process.
Assist the Project Manager to review all plans and specifications from a cost perspective identifying areas, which warrant detailed review and value engineering.
Coordinate, schedule and supervise the activities of consultants and trade partners to ensure necessary approvals and adherence to community schedules.
Assists the Project Manager and Director of Construction to monitor progress of construction of site development specific improvements such as, but not limited to, demolition, grading operations, wet utilities, dry utilities, street improvements, SWPPP/erosion control measures and on-going clean-up in support of home building operations.
Liaison between subcontractors, consultants and private, public and quasi-public agencies for any areas that need resolution and to exchange valuable information.
Assist in the processing of plans, required paperwork for agency approvals and permits, release of bonds and Letters of Credit.
Provide support in managing and coordinating common area improvement turnovers with governing agencies, utility companies, and Homeowners Associations.
Perform all other duties as assigned.