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 Project Manager- Forward Planning. The right candidate is responsible for the overall planning, coordination and progress of assigned projects from approval of plans, procurement of necessary permits for construction to lot turnover to vertical construction.

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

Lead, manage and direct consultants in design and development of all entitlement and final maps, civil improvement plans, dry utility plans and landscape plans 

Work closely with Land acquisition during feasibility to identify zoning requirements, right of way, BLM easements/grants, utility easements, vacations, waivers etc.

Develop and maintain planning and critical path schedule(s)

Serve as primary liaison between the land development team and various governmental agencies and departments

Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities and utility providers. Meet regularly with them to resolve plan review comments or development issues.

Create hard and soft cost development takeoffs and budgets for Land Acquisition, and help monitor budget throughout the life of each project

Responsible for preparing bid scopes, sending RFPs, and spreading bids for engineering and land development

Work closely with all departments, providing final lots fits for Starts and Sales, community information statements for HOA, site exhibits for Marketing, etc.

Report project status updates weekly to senior management 

Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Conduct site visits frequently during due diligence and land development to evaluate site for constructability, monitor construction progress, and resolve engineering and field conflicts

Read, understand, and apply zoning and development codes to maximize site planning and development efficiencies

Coordinate and research full due diligence, including grading, utilities, zoning, grants and easements, title, entitlements, schedules, potholing, construction access, geotechnical, survey, etc

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university


• Five to seven years of related experience and/or training in Land Development, Construction, or Engineering


• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license


• Ability to read civil engineering plans


• Proficiency with MS Office and email


• 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


• Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; climb ladders and scaffolding; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Project and/or Smartsheet experience


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

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, Vision and Dental


• 401(K)


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Flex Spending Accounts


• Life Insurance


• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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