Land Development Manager (Wilmington)

Job Description :

The Land Development Manager will be part of the Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina regional team and report to the Vice President, Real Estate Operations assisting with Wilmington and surrounding market land development projects. The job includes Owners representative type duties overseeing sitework and amenity construction, working with professional consultants and land development contractors, as well as communicating daily with cross functional Freehold teams. Emphasis will be placed on quality control, safety and ensuring schedules are followed and jobs are staying within allotted budgets. This role requires technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This is a full time, exempt role working in a Freehold office in market and traveling to development project sites weekly and regional offices as needed.

Position Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the field operations related to land development including erosion control, grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, amenities, monitor field testing activity, post construction as-builts, certifications and compliance letters.
• Lead and manage Wilmington, NC development projects, from concept to completion and other projects as Freehold expands in surrounding markets. Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, including final bond release and community turnover.
• Responsible for the successful and timely delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Establish relationships with public officials and governmental agencies, obtain entitlements and permits.
• Coordinate and provide oversight of engineers, architects, and other third-party consultants to ensure success.
• Coordinate the workflow and activities of project specific land development field operations (lot and amenity construction), including inspections.
• Assist in the creation of development budgets during the entitlement process and value-engineer specific aspects of the project design.
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, recording plat, final certification and community turnover.
• Coordinate and provide oversight of general contractors, surveyors and material testing personnel for all site work, grading, infrastructure installation, and final lot grading.
• Perform preliminary cut and fill analysis and quantity takeoffs.
• Management of construction contracts.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
• Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Coordinate and schedule power, gas, telephone, cable companies land development activities. Negotiate utility extension agreements.
• Prepare bid packages and solicit bids for infrastructure and amenity construction.
• Review project drawings for omissions / errors, functionality, efficiency, cost, and ensure accuracy of as-built drawings.
• Ensure all project sites are in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Obtain project permits and final approvals from local jurisdictions. Resolve issues with agencies having jurisdiction over project and region.
• Assist in the timely reduction and / or termination of project infrastructure bonds and / or letters of credit.
• Manage SWPPP activities and compliance.
• Coordinate and execute the completion of project punch lists.
• Ensure all turnover checklist items are complete and lots are ready to be turned over to home builders.
• Update and maintain construction schedules using MS Project.
• HOA management including but not limited to quarterly meetings, budget analysis and improvements to the common open space.
• And other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills & Experience :

Physical & Office / Site Presence Requirements :

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits :

Freehold Capital Management offers competitive compensation that includes base salary, bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional details about the hiring process, compensation and benefits will be provided by Human Resources during the hiring process.

Freehold Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email met@freeholdcm.com.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening process. Freehold uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.