Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
This position entails oversight and management of consulting design professionals and interaction with various government review agencies involved in the review and approval of land development projects. It is a management level position. The objective of the position is to move land development projects through the entitlement and design approval process, and obtain construction permits. Additionally, this position will assist regional partners in other states with the due diligence and entitlement process.
Job Duties :
Essential duties include :
- Interacting with government agencies for the purpose of obtaining approval of land development projects and building permits
- Oversight of due diligence related to new acquisitions
- Critical review of engineering plans to ensure company standards are met, and designs are cost effective.
- Concurrent management of multiple development projects
- Budget and schedule preparation and tracking
- Weekly status briefings to senior management
- Oversight of design efforts related to site development and shell building construction
- Negotiating various public and private contracts and agreements relating to land development
- Public and private presentations and or testimony relating to land development projects
- Participation in before and after hours meetings, public forums, political functions and the like
- Interface with construction personnel to facilitate smooth transition of project from design to construction.
- Interdepartmental support primarily related to land use, land development, zoning and building code
Job Qualifications :
BS in engineering, or a four-year collegiate level degree, with five to seven years of civil site design experience including at least two years of project management experience, practical knowledge of the land development industry, and related due diligence experience. Commercial development experience preferred.Must be a creative thinker with strong problem solving skills, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative in advancing projects through the development process.Position requires an understanding of federal, state, and local legislative processes as they relate to the regulation of land use and development.Grant writing experience desired.Individual must be able to operate basic office equipment such as a computer, scanner, copier, cellular phone, etc., and possess a driver’s license.Work duties will take place on and off premises including office and field settings and includes the requirement to traverse undeveloped terrain containing varying vegetative coverings in all weather conditions.Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job.