Description

Position Summary:

The Development Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget while keeping company executives informed at all times. This position manages the development process from start to finish.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate project development activities.
• Create and manage project plan schedules for production-submission-approvals.
• Analyze and resolve project issues in timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare site investigations reports.
• Prepare project proposals and develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Research and record municipal authorities.
• Read, interpret and convey building codes and ordinances.
• Represent the company in pre-application meetings.
• Coordinate due diligence work, i.e., ordering Alta/Geo/Phase1 etc.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, structural, mechanical and petroleum engineers.
• Supervise design team to ensure assigned projects meet deadlines and budgets. 
• Coordinate plans between design team(s) and municipal authorities and clients.
• Competently read and understand civil and building plans.
• Upload and manage architectural drawings and schematics.
• Create site scope sheets and bid lists for comparison.
• Invite and monitor General Contractor bids.
• Invite and monitor Subcontractors bids.
• Manage contracts and bids with vendors and suppliers.
• Build take-off budgets and proformas for various types of projects.
• Schedule maintain jobsite meeting calendar.
• Order and prepare purchase orders for various jobsite materials.
• Update and keep track of schedules.
• Track project costs to ensure budgetary compliance.
• Liaise with contractor(s) on questions for various jobs.
• Determine and identify resource requirements for projects.
• Effectively communicate and convey with leadership on project updates, potential risks, technical challenges and recommend appropriate mitigation plans.
• Create and interpret a variety of regular and ad hoc reports.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout all projects.
• Any and all other duties assigned by supervisor within the scope of employee’s ability.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills to convey information accurately.
• Must possess good reading comprehension and an understanding of business communication standards.
• Must maintain professional appearance as defined by Company policy.
• Must be willing and able to adapt to changing job duties and requirements as needed.
• Must demonstrate active listening, i.e., concentrate, understand, respond, and remember.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and attitude.
• Must be detail oriented and able to proofread work for accuracy.
• Must have proven experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Must have proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Must have working knowledge of project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. A working knowledge of Procore Construction Software is preferred.
• Must have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• Must have proven people and leadership skills.
• Must be familiar with Citrix ShareFile.
• Must demonstrate strong problem solving/analytical skills and attention to details.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Moderate noise levels from construction equipment.
• Minimum lifting requirement of 100 pounds for stock or equipment.
• Frequent client and contractor interaction.
• Standard business work week Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Local travel from site to site: 80%.
• Site travel: 20%.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of project management and related experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.