Land Project Manager I at Richmond American Homes in US-CO-Denver

Job description

• The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.
• 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.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.
• This role provides hands-on project management support for land acquisition, entitlement, and land development activities in residential community projects. Working under moderate supervision, the position manages portions of development projects, coordinates consultants and contractors, and ensures tasks are executed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The position serves as a key liaison between internal teams, consultants, municipalities, and external partners, while supporting departmental effectiveness through tracking, reporting, and process management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day land development activities, including grading, utilities, infrastructure installation, and site preparation tasks.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and scopes to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of development milestones.
• Assist in managing consultants, engineers, and contractors by tracking progress, reviewing deliverables, and addressing issues to maintain compliance with project requirements.
• Support preparation, review, and processing of development plans, engineering drawings, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate progress, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and design specifications.
• Collaborate with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to facilitate inspections, approvals, and required project coordination.
• Manage administrative and financial tasks, including invoice processing, document management, and budget tracking for assigned projects.
• Prepare project status updates, reports, sequence sheets, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate Final Plat recordation, HOA documentation (CC&Rs, disclosures), and other community readiness deliverables.
• Maintain organized project files, databases, and tracking tools to support compliance, reporting, and efficient workflow.
• Assist with community opening schedules, bond management, and cross-functional coordination to support operational readiness.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for project management workflows, document handling, and cross-team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, planning, real estate development, or a related field; or 6–8 years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in land development, civil engineering, or construction project management.
• Experience supporting land development projects in the homebuilding industry.
• Exposure to site development permitting processes and consultant/contractor coordination.
• Working knowledge of land development processes, civil engineering concepts, and construction sequencing.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to manage multiple project tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with contractors, consultants, and internal partners.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, reports, and development plans.
• Problem-solving skills using prior experience and analytical thinking to address moderately difficult issues.
• Proficiency with project management software, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• Attention to detail in reviewing documents and monitoring project progress.
• Ability to influence team members through clear explanation of standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Willingness to support and mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Required

• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to influence team members
• Collaborative mindset
• Land development processes
• Civil engineering concepts
• Construction sequencing
• Engineering drawings interpretation
• Project management software
• Spreadsheets

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:
• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.
• Base Salary: $93,000 - $110,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year End Discretionary