Project Manager

Rayonier•Lufkin, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager, you will serve as the architect of value for our rural real estate portfolio, taking projects from raw concept through complex design, entitlement, and capital investment to final market execution. You will work collaboratively with our Senior Manager of Land Use Planning & Development to identify and maintain a high-impact pipeline of projects designed to hit aggressive financial targets. Whether you are coordinating with internal teams or managing elite third-party consultants, you are the driving force ensuring our land reaches its highest and best use. We are looking for a high-performing project leader who craves ownership and enjoys the challenge of transforming complex landscapes into tangible assets. In this role, you will be a Strategic Executor, Commercially Fluent, a Regulatory Navigator, a Master of Logistics, and a Professional Diplomat.

Requirements

A BS in Civil Engineering, Real Estate, or Construction Management with a land development concentration or related experience.
A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience in real estate development, engineering, construction, or land management.
A proven ability to perform land use planning, site design, and land use feasibility analysis.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of successful public presentations and negotiations.

Responsibilities

Identify and drive rural real estate entitlement and capital investment that satisfy financial targets while determining the most accretive parcel configurations and land uses.
Support the development of strategic and financial analyses to evaluate rural real estate opportunities and assess the market environment.
Manage the financial parameters of assigned projects and assist in shaping the overall department budget.
Recommend investments that maximize financial returns of projects.
Direct third-party service contracts – including architects, engineers, and construction managers from initial RFP through project completion and track progress via master schedules and report results to ensure execution stays on track and within scope.
Actively communicate across internal departments to ensure seamless execution of project deliverables.
Monitor and positively influence regulatory proposals, attend public hearings to represent Rayonier’s interests, and maintain compliance with land use ordinances.