Project Manager Location: Denver, CO
100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
Job descriptionPosition Reports To:
Community Strategic Plan:
- Vice President, OperationsPurpose:To supervise and coordinate the planning, design approvals, permitting and construction of capital improvements in land development projects including the administration and control of the construction budgeting and expenditure process.
Community Strategic Plan:
- Participate in strategic planning process including performance objectives, business plans and competitive strategy.
- Direct/manage the planning, design, construction and operation of project development, including all related development activities.
- Assist Vice President in on-going strategic planning for existing projects and in acquisition analysis for new projects.
- This includes assisting in the preparation of Business Plan, management reporting, product studies, external consultant coordination and managing land use approvals and zoning.
- Responsible for successful completion of projects in accordance with the business plan, or, if more relevant, current market conditions.
- Supervise most on-site activities, including development and amenity operations under the direction of Vice President.
- Monitor builder activity, including adherence to development and architectural standards, contract requirements and worksite appearance.
- Direct and oversee construction manager in performance of duties necessary to perform land development activities.
- Coordinate planning, engineering, landscape architecture and testing services assignments to outside consultants.
- Under the direction of Vice President, supervise and schedule the preparation of engineering plans, geotechnical site investigation and review plans for design standards and cost effectiveness and supervise all engineering functions, including design, estimating, scheduling and construction.
- Administer the consultant and contractor selection and bidding procedure, preparing and reviewing construction contracts, tabulate and analyze bids and select contractors.
- Construction administration of lot development, amenity, and maintenance contracts, including bidding, approval of invoice and acceptance walkthroughs.
- Respond to performance questionnaires from contractors bond companies regarding status of the contract, percentage of completion and liens.
- Provide analysis and input on quarterly cash flow and variance statements.
- Assist financial manager with the analysis of the annual business plan, project budgeting and reviews of land acquisition potential. Recommend requests for capital expenditure authorizations.
- Prepare or supervise preparation of project budgets, reports and development recommendations.
- Monitor and measure financial performance and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses relating to the Business Plan.
- Provide cost estimates, schedules, and forecasts, for development activities.
- Coordinate approvals, compliance and release of monitoring requirements through federal, state and local governments; serve as liaison for the project(s).
- Maintain cooperative relationships with governments to minimize the review process.
- Represent Owners interest regarding regulatory, community and industry matters.
- Be knowledgeable of and monitor federal, state, and local regulatory issues relevant to land development with emphasis on environmental and wetlands considerations.
- Review development proposals for regulatory conformance.
- Supervise and coordinate activities associated with governmental approvals for preliminary plats and permits for final plats and construction and final engineering, plan approval, permitting, inspection, and bonding necessary for development activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide development and budgeting input and analysis as requested by bond consultants to support the issuance of bonds necessary to finance major project infrastructure.
- Attend District Board meetings and provide information as requested to Board Members and other interested parties. Create budgets and monitor expenditures of District bond funds.
- Construction ManagerKnowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed: Excellent technical, quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office with ability to perform financial analysis using Excel, and the capability to master the use of proprietary software programs.
- Understanding of design and engineering software programs
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Energetic team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering, construction management or related discipline
- 10+ years in land development with an emphasis on creating master-planned communities including residential lot subdivisions and commercial areas
- Planning and development of major project infrastructure including roads and utilities with substantial grading requirements
- Thorough understanding of environmental issues and sustainability initiatives
- Familiarity with residential homebuilding and products Experience in and knowledge of vertical construction projects desirable Development experience in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area