Assistant Project Manager (Homebuilding)

New Home Co. is a new generation homebuilder focused on the design, construction and sale of innovative and consumer-driven homes in major metropolitan areas in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. NEW HOME was named 2019 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder and is a multi-year recipient of "The Eliant" for Best Overall Customer Experience in the multi-divisional builder segment.

At New Home Co., we believe that PEOPLE matter. The strength of our homes is built upon a foundation of focused, energized, visionary and dedicated team members. Our goal is to provide a workplace that supports you in doing the best work of your life. 

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Job Title: Land Development Assistant Site Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt                                 

Position Summary:  Ensure the overall success of the land development processes in addition to all phases of project management. 

Areas of Responsibility: 

• Maintain schedule and strategies for cost-effective, efficient delivery of project infrastructure and site improvements that have been developed in collaboration with supervisors.
• Oversight of engineering solutions and quality control of improvement and landscape plan preparation for projects.
• Value engineering of improvements and landscape plans.
• Coordinate field installation of project infrastructure and site improvements in accordance with established schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Obtain acceptance of improvements and exoneration of project sureties.
• Represent the company and be the point of contact with field inspectors.
• Manage the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for individual projects through the land development phases of the project.
• Assist in consultant management of environmental mitigation, site engineering.
• Obtain consultant proposals and negotiate contracts.
• Interface with public agencies including processing applications, obtaining departmental clearances, and permitting requirements.
• Interface with local community organizations.
• Provide job cost and budget updates for indirect site improvement and housing costs and development fees.
• Ensure efficient and seamless delivery of Operations on model and production home needs.
• Provide field support for construction management.
• Prepare plan revision changes and communicate to other departments.
• Provide support to project management and others as directed by assisting with correspondence and updating meeting notes.
• Assist in development of organizational processes and procedures for proper handoff and cost-effective project implementation.
• Prepare various reports and spreadsheets and update meeting notes as necessary.
• Maintain project files as needed.
• Interface with accounting, marketing and purchasing.
• Provide invoice approval and coding.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards at land development sites.
• Exemplify and model the company values, vision, and operating principles.

Position Qualifications

Education

• College degree desirable, preferably, in the areas of engineering or construction management

Experience

• 3 -5 years of experience in construction management, engineering, or land development.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of engineering, development practices and approvals
• Ability to read, evaluate, and explain engineering plans and details
• Computer literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
• Must possess superior organizational skills and good follow through capabilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to develop take-offs/estimates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and solutions-oriented in executing critical business objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of personality types
• Ability to travel to various locations within the region
• Capable of working independently and as part of a small, tightly knit team
• Demonstrate professional conduct and possess high ethical standards
• Able to manage time wisely and work within deadlines
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with corporate requirements and professional business practices
• Proficiency in handling multiple tasks and priorities and ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment where most tasks are deadline oriented
• Keep management informed of project information and critical issues
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, according to department needs
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and be a team player with a strong work

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• This position often requires driving during the workday. As a contingency of employment, a background check, inclusive of an MVR, will be completed. 

Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is between $75,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience and skillset. Base Salary is paid bi-weekly, every other Friday. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on divisional and individual performance.

Benefits: In addition to competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, The New Home Company provides comprehensive benefits to eligible team members and their dependents, generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with bi-weekly employer matching of 50% up to the first 8% of team member contributions; as well as a wellness incentive program.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Similarly, the work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities

The activities that are essential to performing the position duties include:

•  Bending
•  Lifting: From 1 (lbs) to 15 (lbs)
•  Reaching
•  Seeing: Full Color Vision
•  Hearing
•  Repetitive Motion (i.e. Gripping)
•  Typing
•  Talking 

Environmental Factors

The environmental factors involved with the job duties and work location include:

• Heat   
• Cold   
• Inclement Weather
• Normal Office
• Hard Hat Required
• Eye Protection Required
• Respiratory Protection Required
• Hearing Protection Required
• Steel Toe Boots Required
• Traversing Uneven Terrain

Normal Office

Noise Level: Low to Moderate (Corporate/Sales Office Environment)

New Home Co. retains the discretion to add or change job duties at any time.