Project Specialist - Land

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Project Specialist is responsible for providing office and field services by implementing project management systems. The Project Specialist will also develop procedures and policies to effectively monitor, update, and report the status of assigned development tasks and activities during the pre-construction and construction phases in compliance with True Homes land development standards. The Project Specialist supports the Land department in the goal of delivering lots that meet the timeliness, quality standards, and cost goals established by the Market Partner - Land and Operations Partner - PMO.Responsibilities:Pre-ConstructionPerforms material quantity take off from construction documentsReviews assumptions, risks, and issues and communicates changes to Program Manager or Project ManagerMaintains electronic and paper project files with required documentation and most recent revisions to construction documentsCommunicates construction document revisions to project stakeholdersWorks with Program Manager or Project Manager to create budgets using historical costs and material quantity take offsAssists Market Partner - Land in issuing Request for Proposals and preparing proposal comparisons Prepares Trade Partner Agreements for review and approval and coordinates signatures of Trade PartnersEnsures accounting department has required documentation on Trade PartnersConstructionSolves assigned issues and communicate project impact to Market Partner - LandPerforms regular site visits to review actual task progress against schedule, monitors work quality as defined by Land Development Standards and Lot Grading Standards; records progress and variances in the Land Development Information System, and corrects variances in timely mannerReviews site maintenance/cleanliness and presents a "Retail Ready" environmentLeads weekly meetings with Trade Partners and their subcontractors reviewing schedule, completed tasks, upcoming tasks, assumptions, risks, and issues to ensure schedule and quality conformanceIdentifies gate non-conformance and determines all alternatives to bring schedule back into conformance and impacts to cost and resource levels; recommends solution to Program Manager or Project Manager for approvalWorks with Trade Partners and subject matter experts to identify all possible alternatives to solve for assigned issues including impact to cost and schedule; make recommendation to Program Manager/Project Manager for approvalAdjusts Trade Partner performance for assigned tasks through constructive engagement to complete within assigned durations and achieve gate conformanceReviews Trade Partner invoices against completed work; identifies quality issues and manages correction of deficienciesAttends Lot Turnover Walk with Market Leadership Team; develop and complete punch list of deficiencies in a timely mannerMonitors progress of surveyor and engineer in the preparation, submittal and approval of as-built record drawings, bonds, and plats to ensure Starts team can obtain permits on or before deadlineIdentifies and oversees earliest opportunity to close and terminate development permits and capital/maintenance/subdivision bondsMiscellaneousCoordinates, maintains, and reports the issuance of and tracking of capital and maintenance bonds in a timely mannerAssists Market Partner - Land with monthly Lot Releases to SalesPerforms other duties as needed or requiredResults/Accountability:Provides task status and schedule updates to Market Partner - Land using the Land Development Information System on a weekly basisStarts, manages, and completes assigned project tasks within schedule, cost, and quality constraintsResolves assigned issues in a timely manner to not delay projectCloses out permits and bonds at earliest opportunityQualifications:Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical field and/or 3 years of project coordinator experience in a corporate setting requiredSkilled in reading civil site plans, utility plans, and construction documents Skilled in maintaining construction schedules using Gantt chartsProficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or other scheduling software requiredValid drivers license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation for occasional regional travelGeneral Requirements:Excellent attention to detailAbility to multi-taskMust be able to work independentlyStrong communication skills, written, and verbal skillsStrong organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentRegularly drive between jobs during the workdayComply with all company policies and proceduresDemonstrate the qualities and character traits as defined in the True DifferencePhysical Requirements: Ability to traverse homes, residential communities, and ungraded lotsAbility to ascend/descend stairs and laddersAbility to move ones self in confined spacesAbility to lift up to 25 pounds without assistanceWorking Conditions:While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, which may include wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold or extreme heat.

Created: 2025-04-21