Land Assistant Development Manager
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct due diligence on land acquisitions, analyze new opportunities, and coordinate information sharing among land development, acquisitions, and construction teams. Support the Project Manager with field observation, site visits, and on-site inspections for startups, final walkthroughs, and turnovers. Manage administrative functions including payroll processing, budget tracking, and performance reporting while attending Municipal Utility District meetings. Oversee construction of entrances, lots, and amenities by coordinating contractors and inspectors, and assist in the design, review, and permitting process. Negotiate final contracts and change orders as directed, ensuring all property documentation is completed and stored properly. Requires 1-3 years of land development experience, a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, and proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Required Qualifications
- Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele
- Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization
- Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary
- Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment
- Strong relationship building, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint
- Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
- Periodic travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- 1-3 years of land development/infrastructure construction experience preferred; exposure to increasing levels of project oversight is a plus
- Land Experience preferred, including:
- Experience as a Land Analyst
- Familiarity with MUD (Municipal Utility District)
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred
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