Project Manager - Land Development
About The Position
As a Project Manager – Land Development at Bourn Companies, you will lead the execution of horizontal development from due diligence and civil design through permitting, construction, and turnover, that enables our larger mixed-use projects to come to life. Acting as the owner’s representative, you will oversee contractors, engineers and design consultants, coordinate across internal teams, and ensure land development projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with Company standards. This role blends strong civil/site construction expertise with disciplined project management—focused on delivering fully prepared, build-ready sites that support vertical construction and long-term project success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in construction or project management, with a focus on land development or civil/sitework projects preferably across commercial or mixed-use projects
- Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility providers, and consultants
- Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management tools (e.g., MS Project or similar)
- Strong understanding of permitting, inspections, and infrastructure turnover processes
- Willingness to be onsite regularly and travel to project locations as needed
- Strong understanding of land development and civil/site construction (grading, utilities, drainage, roadways)
- Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications
- Financial acumen in budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
- Clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical teams
- Contract administration and change order management
- Risk identification and problem-solving
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of land development activities, including grading, utilities, stormwater systems, and roadway infrastructure
- Serve as the Company’s on-site representative, overseeing contractors and subcontractors
- Monitor contractor performance, schedules, and milestones to ensure alignment with project goals
- Coordinate sitework sequencing to support overall project and vertical construction timelines
- Review plans for constructability, compliance, and Company standards
- Manage RFIs, submittents, change orders, and field issues
- Support project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking, including pay applications
- Lead construction meetings, field walks, and coordination with civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical and environmental consultants, contractors, utilities, municipalities, and internal teams
- Coordinate with municipalities, inspectors, and utility providers for permits, inspections, and approvals
- Coordinate entitlement, permitting, plan review, and agency approval processes with applicable jurisdictions and project consultants
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Provide clear project updates and reporting to internal stakeholders
- Support project closeout, including as-builts, inspections, turnover, and documentation
- Identify design conflicts, infrastructure constraints, utility challenges, and potential schedule impacts early and drive issues toward resolution
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
