Land Development Project Manager

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.About BedrockBedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city building strategies. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at the Hudson’s Site (https://www.hudsonssitedetroit.com/) , Book Tower (https://www.booktowerdetroit.com/) , City Modern (https://www.citymoderndetroit.com/) , Tower City Center (https://www.towercitycenter.com/) and the May Company Building (https://www.themaycleveland.com/) .Bedrock’s projects include new construction, adaptive reuse and a portfolio totaling more than 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, industrial, hospitality and parking.For additional information about Bedrock, please visit bedrockdetroit.com , our bedrockdetroit.com/careers/ , and engage with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BedrockDetroit/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bedrockdetroit/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/BedrockDetroit) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bedrock-real-estate-services/) .SummaryThe Land Development Project Manager, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Land Development, will be responsible for managing and leading infrastructure and horizontal improvement projects that will support urban mixed-use, master planned districts. The Project Manager will work across a portfolio of district projects to manage the internal and external resources required to deliver the construction of infrastructure improvements . Ultimately, the Project Manager’s duties are to organize and manage all aspects of the construction projects to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and deliver economic value, social benefits, and sustainability outcomes. This requires relevant land development experience (permitting, civil engineering and design, budgeting, construction management, environmental remediation, contract negotiation, etc.).Responsibilities:Project Management

Contribute to the development of strategy, planning and execution of projects related to initiatives and programs assigned by Senior Vice President and/or other team leaders

Facilitate a collaborative working environment with project teams, including internal team members and necessary consultants

Lead efforts to secure the necessary permits for construction

Manage the day-to-day responsibilities as the project’s responsible individual on multiple active land development projects

Keep team leaders and stakeholders informed of progress and changes through written or verbal communication

Develop and manage project documentation, inclusive of project budgets, schedules, charters, agreements, and consultant deliverables

Establish detailed schedules and budgets of activities, milestones, and deliverables of the project team, and identify resources available

Identify resources needed and work with team leader to hire necessary consultants and contractors and assign work

Coordinate and align work assignments across project team members

Understand, propose, and work within land development project budgets and cashflows

Perform risk analyses for cost, schedule, operations, and design project aspects and identify possible risk mitigation strategies

Land Development

Manage the design, permitting and delivery of infrastructure and horizontal improvement projects, including energy, transportation, water, waste, and digital communication systems, that are developed in coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Work with a multi-disciplinary team, including planners, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, environmental consultants, and land use attorneys, in the design and delivery of site grading, waterfront improvements, civil utilities, roadway systems, transit facilities, and public parks

Manage project close-out process for completed work, including commissioning, inspection, progressive bond exoneration, reimbursement for public facilities, permit close-out, and acceptance and/or conveyance

Closely collaborate with the Environmental Manager to implement environmental remediation and mitigation measures for the project

Manage the mapping and subdivision process for the creation of new public right-of-ways, public and private easements, development parcels and open space parcels

Understand, track, and make team leaders aware of mitigation measures and regulatory policies that may impact the delivery of infrastructure and horizontal improvements

Participate in meetings with necessary public and private entities to facilitate resolution of infrastructure design and implementation issues

Manage approvals for development and construction of infrastructure including, contractual approvals, construction permits and other required approvals

Assist with preparation of regulatory submissions and applications to support implementation of the solutions

Understand key indicators in the local market (utility rates, regulatory models, construction cost) and keep abreast of upcoming end user and regulatory requirements

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction related field– preferably a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or construction management

Minimum 5 years development management experience in land development in high density urban mixed-use development, inclusive of design, permitting and construction of infrastructure and horizontal improvements

Qualifications:

Experience in project coordination or management activities in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to assess risks and identify solutions while being flexible in changing environments

Excellent listening, communications, interpersonal and documentation skills

Organizational skills and high attention to detail

Ability to navigate complex and highly public projects with many stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Project, Excel, and Word

DISCLAIMERThis is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the leadership group.We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.