Sr Project Manager - Development

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This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Makena Golf & Beach Club on Maui, HI.

Makena is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Development Department.

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development of the Project’s horizontal infrastructure, roads/utilities, streetscape, and club amenities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the horizontal business plan, with a focus on infrastructure and sub-projects relating to various horizontal projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to work effectively within construct of public private partnership related to infrastructure
• Coordinate with the Sr. Director of Development on forward planning processes for all phases of development
• Oversee of the full-cycle development process from preliminary design to the completion of construction
• Ensure that clear direction and guidance is provided to staff, consultants and contractors.
• Communicate, interface, and negotiate with all relevant outside parties including public agencies as required
• Collaborate with various departments, third party consultants and contractors throughout the development process to ensure timely completion of all objectives and milestones.
• Establish and refine processes and procedures to reduce risk, expenditures, and timeline
• Support the Development team’s entitlements, management of consultants, budget drafting, and project scheduling
• Assist with community outreach initiatives to counter organized opposition groups and liaison with local government entities and proponents.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or University
• 5 years of work related skills, knowledge and experience in the real estate development industry
• Working understanding of local horizontal/site work contractors and subcontractors
• Awareness to the current community sentiment and sensitivities on the island of Maui
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values, history and culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served
• Assisting and working alongside others to complete tasks
• Clear delegator, written and verbal, of approved project direction
• Coaching and mentoring other team members
• Collaboration - regularly works with other departments or projects
• Communication - verbal and written
• Decision making
• Delivers results and Driven - getting things done on time and accurately
• Strategic and Innovative thinking
• Talent management - assess and manage the skills and talent of contractors, sub-contractors and team
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture
  
  

About Us

Makena Golf & Beach Club is an island dreamscape spread across Mauiʻs southern leeward coast that spans from turquoise sea to rolling mountaintops. Makena is a private, members-only community that honors Makena’s rich cultural heritage and takes to heart the responsibility to support its abundant nature and a sustainable future. Makena offers its members an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.; a private beach club with resort pools and cabanas; a world-class spa and fitness center; a kids club, tennis and pickleball courts; multiple indoor and outdoor dining venues; and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At Makena, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences.

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.