Land Development- Project Manager

Brookfield Residential Properties • Houston, TX

70d

About The Position

As a member of the Land Team, reporting to the Development Manager, the Land Development Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for planning, engineering, and architecture consultants necessary for lot development, infrastructure design, permitting, and the construction of a Masterplan Community. The Project Manager will develop and oversee schedules and budgets, aligning with the business plan objectives and priorities of the land team. This role will require making essential decisions related to design, budgeting, and timelines while collaborating closely with the Construction Manager and Development Manager to achieve project success.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Planning, Architecture or Engineering
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in land development or related field
• Desire to enhance systems and processes to achieve tasks more efficiently
• Proactive leader with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Suite Skills: Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Manage project consultants to ensure alignment with Brookfield objectives and the delivery of high-quality results
• Apply critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills to address challenges with Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, or contractors as they arise
• Ensure project continuity and maintain builder supply by directing consultants in planning and design, to secure necessary approvals to commence construction in line with delivery schedules
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local jurisdictions to obtain all required approvals, permits, and final acceptance of construction projects
• Manage contracts and budgets of all consultants and contractors involved in the design, development, and maintenance of a project
• Direct and monitor consultants throughout the design, approval, and construction of parks, amenities, and landscaping projects
• Provide real-time updates on project status, costs, and timelines for both upcoming and ongoing projects
• Understand the financing options available for the project, forecast quarterly spending, and manage contracts and budgets accordingly
• Maintain a comprehensive view of the development, ensuring that each decision supports the overall integrity and long-term vision for the community
• Provide comprehensive status updates to the Land team
• Evaluate and approve proposals to ensure alignment with project budgets and objectives
• Review and approve payments to consultants, contractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual agreements
• Monitor and track both soft and hard costs to identify budgeting needs for future phases of development and forecasting future spend
• Provide support to prepare and develop the Business Plan
• Prepare project approval packages for internal review and approval
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the HOA and sales team, providing relevant schedule updates and milestones as needed
• Ensure consultants and contractors meet business plan objectives and initiate changes when necessary to achieve expected results
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with consultants and contractors, to ensure success for all parties and initiating corrective action, when required
• Establish and sustain productive relationships with MUD consultants and board directors to facilitate smooth project execution
• Actively seek out and present cost and/or time savings opportunities
• Present issues and potential solutions to the Development Manager for decision
• Regularly monitor the community, and onsite construction conditions of the development and raw land

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
• 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees