Assistant Land Development Project Manager

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Assistant Land Development Project Manager . The right candidate will assist the Land Development Project Manager with all aspects of land development. May be responsible for at least one (and partially responsible for at least two) communities in various stages of acquisition and development. Work with area municipalities to ensure land is developed in compliance with zoning ordinances and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with and manage consultants to create land development schedules and budgets
• Provide ongoing management and monitor all land development infrastructure construction phases through successful delivery of finished lots to the Construction Department
• Work with area municipalities and utility contractors to install infrastructure such as sewer, water and electricity
• Verify material deliveries for import/export of fill; pipe; storm drains; concrete, and amenity construction
• Coordinate on-site construction activity for the scope of work with subcontractors and field consultants
• Coordinate and review with engineers and contractors to ensure that the project stays within budget and schedule
• Conduct business operations for the land development department, including management of budget and review of invoices
• Verify work in progress and contractor activity
• Ensure that project construction sites comply with regulatory and safety requirements of jurisdictional agencies and corporate policy by enforcing OSHA safety requirements, traffic, dust control and SWPPP standards
• Coordinate the inspection process with site contractors to schedule municipal and utility inspectors
• Interact daily with various company departments, field personnel, site contractors, subcontractors, field consultants, and jurisdictional agency representatives to ensure project progress and provide updates
• Maintain project files and records
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction practices
• Fluency in construction documents, surveys, and technical reports to maintain quality control and oversee all aspects of construction, including grading, storm drain, underground utilities, and paving infrastructure
• Ability to prioritize projects, plan and execute to meet deadlines, and organize workflow
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels within the organization, outside vendors, subcontractors, and laborers
• Excellent problem/conflict resolution skills, ability to handle and resolve issues
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage a budget for each community
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• 3-6 years of land development/infrastructure construction experience with project oversight experience a plus
• OSHA 10/30 Construction qualification a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

Job

: Land

Primary Location

: North Carolina-Asheville

Organization

: Home Builder

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Sep 9, 2025, 5:00:00 AM