Senior Development Project Manager

Samara

3h•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Sr. Development Project Manager to own the full lifecycle of our single-family homes vertical from land acquisition through home sellout in Southern California. This person will help lead and support the SoCal developments through acquisitions, entitlements, and construction, with full P&L accountability for each project. Reporting to the Sr. Development Manager & VP of Projects, the Development Project Manager will be part of the Development team and partner closely with Acquisitions, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance to ensure a successful project delivery.

Requirements

8 - 10 years in real estate, planning, engineering, residential development, or homebuilding.
Background in architecture, planning, engineering, or related discipline preferred
Deep experience with California entitlement and permitting processes, including SB684, SB1123 and other by-right pathways
Proficiency in the skill sets of project management is required
Ability to read, edit, and QA/QC engineering and architectural plans
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and consultants independently
Strong understanding of entitlement, design, and pre-construction processes throughout Southern California
Familiarity with development underwriting and pro forma review
Knowledge of local zoning regulations, building codes, and permitting requirements in the Los Angeles area is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a vertically integrated builder or manufacturer (design through construction through sale)
Familiarity with modular or prefabricated construction methods
Five plus years of experience in discretionary entitlements in the City of Los Angeles with Tentative and Final Maps
MBA or MSRE/MRED strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with internal acquisitions team to review underwriting assumptions and provide execution input
Navigate zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes across target municipalities, including SB 9, SB 684, and AB 1123 pathways
Serve as a point of contact with city officials, utilities, and community stakeholders for regulatory plan checks and ensure compliance with permitting requirements and project conditions through development approvals
Track project schedules, risks, and key milestones to ensure alignment with business plans
Support contract negotiations (RFP’s) and consultant agreements
Contribute to all DRE requirements, including creation of HOA documents and budgets
Lead day-to-day development management of assigned projects from due diligence through construction
Manage and coordinate third-party consultants, including architects, engineers, and other design professionals
Oversee entitlement processes, design development, and project budgeting through project close out.
Prepare and submit pay applications, Requests for Information, Purchase Orders, Submittals, Change Orders, Claims.
Coordinate with construction team on 3 weeks lookouts for construction schedules, critical RFI’s, and critical path roadblocks
Coordinate and lead Preconstruction on cost, schedule, and constructability inputs.
P&L Ownership & Financial Accountability for Socal development projects
Ownership of project timelines and operating budgets for development projects
Present monthly performance to leadership.