Vice President, Horizontal Infrastructure & Land Development

ThisWay•Spicewood, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our partner is seeking a Vice President, Horizontal Infrastructure & Land Development based in Spicewood, TX. This role is responsible for engineering, platting, permitting, and construction oversight for a large master planned community. The position manages field operations, schedules, budgets, and coordination with vendors, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory authorities to ensure timely completion of assigned development projects in alignment with approved business plans and objectives. This is an in-office role with travel to field locations required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management (MBA or LERE preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of related experience in master planned communities and/or resort or hospitality development
Experience with roads and horizontal infrastructure construction oversight, including landscaping, irrigation systems, and hardscape installation and maintenance
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions and use internal applications
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word) and CAD
Project management experience
Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

MBA or LERE preferred

Responsibilities

Lead due diligence on prospective projects, including creation and review of preliminary budgets and schedules for infrastructure associated with amenities and entry monuments
Review engineering plans and landscape architecture plans for amenities and entry monuments and provide comments
Create and manage permitting, design, and development schedules
Provide project status reports and updates to senior leadership at requested intervals
Review and analyze site development bid packages and make recommendations for award of work
Negotiate, execute, and manage contracts
Coordinate the design, review, approval, permitting, bidding, and award processes for project amenities and entry monuments
Negotiate and manage change orders related to pricing and schedules
Manage development activities at the field level through regular site visits and meetings with contractors, including travel to field locations
Oversee infrastructure installation, graded lot preparation, landscaping, parks, amenities, and entry monuments through on-site field oversight
Coordinate with jurisdictional officials, including county planning officials, permitting officers, and inspectors, during approvals, installation, and inspection activities
Interface with utility companies and other parties during construction to maintain schedules and budgets, including management and forecasting of cash flow
Manage all aspects of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) programs for assigned projects
Conduct or participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthroughs, and project turnovers, requiring travel to field locations as needed
Coordinate with company leadership and internal teams regarding timing, design elements, site access, and common area landscaping and hardscape improvements
Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, planning, forecasting, monthly financial reviews, vendor relationships, purchase orders, and capital charters
Review and approve invoices and pay applications for assigned projects
Perform other duties as assigned