Pacific Communities Builder ยท 4 days ago
New Home Project Manager / Foward Planner
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPacific Communities Builder, Inc is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager / Forward Planner to manage and direct the entitlement, permitting, engineering coordination, and development approval process for new residential communities. The role requires strong technical knowledge of municipal processes and excellent coordination skills to deliver fully entitled, ready-to-build projects on schedule and within budget.
ConstructionReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Manage and process tentative and final maps, zoning approvals, engineering plans, and related entitlements
Prepare, submit, track, and obtain approvals for architectural permits, development plans, DRE approvals, CFD formations, LMD annexations, environmental approvals, and associated documents
Coordinate and participate in agency staff meetings, public hearings, planning/commission meetings, and HOA presentations as needed
Maintain strong relationships with city, county, state, and regulatory agencies and monitor approval timelines
Contract, coordinate, and manage work of external consultants including: Civil engineers & surveyors, Landscape architects, Environmental & soils consultants / biologists, Dry utility consultants, Title/DRE consultants, CFD / finance consultants and others as needed
Review and manage consultant schedules, scopes, work product, and budgets
Coordinate cross-functional input from executive leadership, land acquisition, construction, and operations teams
Prepare and process conceptual and construction drawing packages for architectural product
Manage review cycles through municipal staff and public hearings
Support value-engineering efforts and technical design solutions
Prepare and maintain entitlement, technical, and development budgets
Track fees, consultant contracts, and invoice approvals
Maintain entitlement schedules and key milestone reports
Assist in feasibility/due-diligence reviews for new land acquisitions
Serve as a liaison between consultants, trade partners, public agencies, and internal departments
Provide entitlement support to land development and homebuilding operations
Assist with permit processing, bond reductions/releases, and close-out approvals
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Forward Planning, Land Development, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field
Direct experience working with governmental agencies, permitting, and development approvals
Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and land entitlement processes
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities concurrently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Valid driver's license and ability to drive long distances
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Company
Pacific Communities Builder
Pacific Communities Builder is a real estate firm specialized in constructing quality luxury homes.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase