Land Development Project Manager

Job description

Location

Houston - 10613 W.

Sam Houston Pkwy.

North, Suite 200

Business


At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home.

From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere.

From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.




If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.




Job Description


Overview

As a member of the Land Team, reporting to the Development Manager, the Land Development Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for planning, engineering, and architecture consultants necessary for lot development, infrastructure design, permitting, and the construction of a Masterplan Community.

The Project Manager will develop and oversee schedules and budgets, aligning with the business plan objectives and priorities of the land team.

This role will require making essential decisions related to design, budgeting, and timelines while collaborating closely with the Construction Manager and Development Manager to achieve project success.

Key Deliverables

The Project Manager oversees consultant management and daily operations for the project, ensuring smooth coordination between internal departments and external partners.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Manage project consultants to ensure alignment with Brookfield objectives and the delivery of high-quality results
+ Apply critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills to address challenges with Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, or contractors as they arise
+ Ensure project continuity and maintain builder supply by directing consultants in planning and design, to secure necessary approvals to commence construction in line with delivery schedules
+ Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local jurisdictions to obtain all required approvals, permits, and final acceptance of construction projects
+ Manage contracts and budgets of all consultants and contractors involved in the design, development, and maintenance of a project
+ Direct and monitor consultants throughout the design, approval, and construction of parks, amenities, and landscaping projects
+ Provide real-time updates on project status, costs, and timelines for both upcoming and ongoing projects
+ Understand the financing options available for the project, forecast quarterly spending, and manage contracts and budgets accordingly
+ Maintain a comprehensive view of the development, ensuring that each decision supports the overall integrity and long-term vision for the community
+ Provide comprehensive status updates to the Land team
+ Evaluate and approve proposals to ensure alignment with project budgets and objectives
+ Review and approve payments to consultants, contractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual agreements
+ Monitor and track both soft and hard costs to identify budgeting needs for future phases of development and forecasting future spend
+ Provide support to prepare and develop the Business Plan
+ Prepare project approval packages for internal review and approval
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with the HOA and sales team, providing relevant schedule updates and milestones as needed
+ Ensure consultants and contractors meet business plan objectives and initiate changes when necessary to achieve expected results
+ Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with consultants and contractors, to ensure success for all parties and initiating corrective action, when required
+ Establish and sustain productive relationships with MUD consultants and board directors to facilitate smooth project execution
+ Actively seek out and present cost and/or time savings opportunities
+ Present issues and potential solutions to the Development Manager for decision
+ Regularly monitor the community, and onsite construction conditions of the development and raw land


What You Bring
+ Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Planning, Architecture or Engineering
+ 3-7 years of relevant experience in land development or related field
+ MUD/Improvement District experience
+ Desire to enhance systems and processes to achieve tasks more efficiently
+ Proactive leader with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
+ Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills
+ Microsoft Office Suite Skills: Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint


What We Offer

We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:

+ Competitive compensation

+ Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

+ 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1

+ Career development programs

+ Charitable donation matching

+ Paid Volunteer Hours

+ Paid parental leave

+ Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

+ Wellness and mental health resources

+ Pet insurance offering

+ A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community


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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people.

People like you.

We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 390 million square feet of real estate across the globe.

It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.

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