Senior Project Manager

True Homes•Monroe, NC

55d

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager for our 'On Your Lot' (OYL) division is responsible for providing office and field services to complete all due diligence necessary for OYL land acquisitions, OYL retail client projects, and OYL investor client projects. The associate will be an expert on the various municipal development ordinances, will utilize CAD software and other tools to create preliminary exhibits that will ensure the homes planned for those lots will fit within prescribed setbacks, will not exceed BUA limits, and will adhere to all municipal regulations. The role will focus on Tier 1 land development issues that arise during due diligence, pre-construction, or post-construction. Once these issues are identified, they will be assessed for risk, solutions will be identified, and action items will be executed until resolution occurs. Project Management software and other tools will be utilized to effectively monitor, update, and report the status of assigned development tasks and activities during the pre-construction phase in compliance with True OYL land development checklists. The role supports the Regional OYL markets in the collective goal of vetting lot acquisition opportunities, and mitigating lot-specific risk associated with Retail and Investor clients established by the Corporate Partner OYL.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required with focus on CAD, Engineering or other technical field and/or 3 years of project coordinator experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or other scheduling software required
Valid drivers license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation for occasional regional travel
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Must be able to work independently
Strong communication skills, written, and verbal skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Regularly drive between jobs during the workday
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Demonstrate the qualities and character traits as defined in The True Difference
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
Associate needs to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment
Ability to ascend/descend stairs and ladders
Ability to move oneself in confined spaces
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
Ability to traverse homes, residential communities, and ungraded lots

Nice To Haves

Experience in municipal ordinances (UDOs), reading civil site plans, utility plans, and construction documents, is preferred
Experience in maintaining development schedules using Gantt charts or other Project Management software, is preferred

Responsibilities

Creates initial GIS lot review to determine shape, size, access, dimensions, zoning, topography, floodplain, SWM and PC Buffers, and other physical attributes of the lot
Creates a max pad exhibit to assist the MP/Sales Team in identifying plans that will fit on the lot, within the prescribed setbacks and under current zoning for the relevant municipality
Creates a lot fit exhibit once a plan is selected, showing the footprint of the house, driveway, walkways, patios, etc.
Creates a conceptual subdivision plat exhibit, as needed for larger parcels or when developing land for townhomes
Focuses on complex Tier 1 development issues that arise during due diligence, pre-construction, or post-construction
Creates solutions and resolutions for any development issues when they are identified
Provides consistent and detailed follow-ups with the market to inform all team members of planned action items, strategy, and estimated timelines for resolution
Schedules meetings with municipalities, as needed, to identify solutions to development issues and obtain preliminary approvals if possible
Communicates with 3 rd parties (Surveyors, Engineers, Municipalities, Utility Companies, Army Corp of Engineers, Attorneys, HOAs, etc.) to determine any application process or necessary approval process in order to execute the resolution strategies
Utilizes Project Management software and other tools to effectively monitor, update, and report the status of assigned tasks to remedy any development issues on active projects or in due diligence
Continually reviews assumptions, risks, and issues and communicates progress or obstacles to the team
Assists Market Partner Land with monthly Lot Releases to Sales
Performs other duties as needed or required