Director/Vice President of Project Management/Forward Planning
Richmond American Homes - Irvine, CA
posted 5 days ago
About the position
At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We're proud to be one of the most established builders in the industry, with 45 years of experience and 250,000 homes to our credit. We are looking for a Director/Vice President of Project Management/Forward Planning to join our Southern California team. This position is responsible for all forward planning initiatives, leadership of Project Management staff and achievement of related business plan objectives. In addition to direct management of select projects, the position will direct Project Management staff in the coordination of submittals and securing approvals and permits needed to develop lots and build houses through various governmental or quasi-governmental agencies. This position will also be responsible for developing budgets and schedules and overseeing coordination efforts with all project stakeholders including municipalities, utility companies and internal personnel. This responsibility includes ensuring compliance with Asset Management Committee approvals, company policies and procedures and any municipality or governmental regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and leadership to project management staff; define processes and team practices for achievement of Division and company goals.
- Represents project management department in weekly internal meetings and provides timely project updates to multiple internal departments.
- Facilitates internal hand off projects from land acquisition, project management and land development to sales and construction.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with municipalities, utility providers, consultants, internal and external stakeholders, developers and land sellers.
- Oversees the creation and maintenance of project schedules ranging from small single-family developments to larger multi-product subdivisions.
- Analyzes site data and due diligence efforts to effectively anticipate and resolve potential obstacles or issues that may arise in land acquisition, development or active community process.
- Coordinates and directs a team of consultants through the due diligence process as well as all aspects of the projects through community build out.
- Potential to sit as a board member for Homeowners Associations as needed.
- Guides coordination with local utility companies to ensure timelines are met and that services are available when needed for construction and home buyers.
- Manages and coordinates submittal process to local municipalities for pulling building permits to include the preparation and review of plot plans with the assigned engineers for the project.
- Manages coordination with municipalities to ensure timely completion, acceptance and release of financial assurances.
- Manages coordination with municipalities and local officials to facilitate permit ready lots and Certificates of Occupancy.
- Works closely with the land development team and keeps essential records up to date including but not limited to SWPPP, dust control and safety management.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Management, Forward Planning or Land Development with a production homebuilder is required.
- Must have proven leadership experience.
- A demonstrable track record of managing multiple priorities and achieving milestones within established timeframes.
- Requires strong managerial, organizational, analytical, negotiating, interpersonal, professional, technical, decision making and relationship building skills.
- The reading of civil engineering plans and having strong technical/computer skills with Excel spreadsheets, Outlook and MS Project programs are required.
Benefits
- Positive, collaborative team culture
- Competitive compensation structure
- Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
- Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
- Discounted pet insurance
- Home purchase discounts & more!
