Land Project Manager

Ashton Woods•Scottsdale, AZ

38d

About The Position

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for first-time homebuyers, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company's commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated home builders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa. Position Overview: This position is responsible for supporting the Director of Land Development in managing the development of communities. Important functions include management of project startups, including bidding, contracting, permitting, and regulatory compliance. This position will be responsible for office-based support of development field staff across multiple communities to ensure new communities are delivered by plan.

Requirements

At least 5 years of residential land development experience.
Experience working with municipalities permitting progression processing and standards for development construction.
Experience working with trades, crafts and equipment needed to complete the job.
Experience within the construction industry including construction cost, materials, products, methods, trades, and equipment.
Experience working with blueprints, construction drawings, and addendums.
Experience managing and training support staff.
Ability to adapt, multi-task and prioritize without compromising quality of work or project deadlines.
Proven organization skills in a high-paced work environment.
Experience using Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project and ability to learn new software.
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have sufficient vision to utilize all office equipment.
Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
Use of feet and legs required to walk, climb and maneuver within construction sites.
Requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of homebuilding experience is preferred.
Spanish language skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of communities to the company's sales and construction departments in accordance with business plan and operational excellence expectations.
Ensure permitting and field support are optimized for each community.
Responsible for procurement and timely release of financial assurances, permitting, and regulatory compliance of land development jobs.
Coordinate proactive solutions and action plans with land development staff to ensure jobsites are developed ahead of or on schedule.
Coordinate with development field staff, contractors and entitlement staff on value engineering scopes of work during bidding process.
Coordinate with and assist field staff to complete development plan take-offs and development budget generation.
Ensure timely completion of land development activities and successful opening of community and receipt of permit approval by all agencies having jurisdiction.
Creatively problem solve field issues with consultant and management as needed.

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