Research and Development Manager jobs in Orlando, FL

Metro Development Group is the largest master-planned community developer in the Southeast. We are committed to forward-thinking, implementing innovative technology and world-class amenities to remain the gold standard in the development of master-planned communities.

We are looking for a Land Development Project Manager to join our team. The highly qualified individual we seek will manage all site development activities for residential communities including on-site and off-site development, landscape, hardscape, and amenities. This focused individual will manage contractors, consultants, bids, make award recommendations for vendor contracts, and ensure development activities are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to confer with clients, supervisory personnel, contractors, municipal staff/engineers, local planning boards, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as site design, permitting, schedule deadlines, budgets including change orders, work procedures, complaints, and/or construction problems.
• Responsible for site plans (horizontal control plan), entitlements, construction documents, construction of site improvements.
• Coordinate contracts, proposals, and change orders in compliance with department procedures to submit for approval.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with land development codes, environmental regulations and/or other regulations as needed.
• Coordinate land surveys, environmental reports, archeological reports, and bidding & awarding of contracts (professional & construction services).
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate site development project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Travel is required, mileage reimbursement is included.

The above description and responsibilities represent some of the more important aspects of the position, however, all duties and responsibilities are not necessarily listed, and those listed are intended as a guide to the general nature of the position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Florida land development knowledge required.
• At least 5 years of land development experience required.
• Must be able to work independently.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth
• Training and mentorship from successful leaders in the Land Development Industry
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• PTO Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Benefits we offer: Florida Blue Medical. MetLife Dental, Superior Vision, 401k

Optional: Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience managing site development activities for residential communities including on-site and off-site development, landscape, hardscape, and amenities?
• What is the largest project (lot size, units, etc) you have worked on as a Project Manager?

Experience:

• Horizontal Construction: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kissimmee, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person