Steward Land Company
About Steward Land Company
Steward Land Company is a fast-paced and innovative real estate company specializing in land entitlement and development. We focus on creating communities that enhance relationships, restore humanity, and enable meaningful living. We are passionate about building the "missing middle" in Utah and beyond, so our fellow community members can move out of rentals and into their own space. Our projects primarily involve preparing finished lots for home builders, along with select commercial development opportunities.
Position Summary
The Construction Manager will oversee all site construction & development activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards. This includes coordinating with engineers, contractors, municipal authorities, private utility companies, and 3rd parties to facilitate successful project execution. The Construction Manager will be expected to visit active project sites at a cadence deemed appropriate (assume every other week during the height of construction).
The Construction Manager should have 2+ years of design/build and/or entitlement experience, with the ability to manage both the development and construction sides of a project. The ideal candidate for this job is a self-starter who prioritizes personal growth and excels in building relationships.
Key Responsibilities
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Design: Ensure the feasibility and compliance of design development with governmental requirements and company goals. Act as the single point of contact between design disciplines, government agencies, and project stakeholders. • Entitlement: Represent Steward Land Company at pre-application, DRC, Planning Commission & City Council meetings to successfully gain land entitlements (plat & site plan permits). Establish relationships with key members of approval authorities. • Contracting: Prepare and distribute bid packages to qualified contractors. Level bids, negotiate and contract with the right contractor for the job. Create win-win project agreements and establish relationships with trusted contractors. • Scheduling: Create master project schedules and work with all parties to coordinate timely execution. Navigate difficult situations and communicate options to project stakeholders. • Construction Management: Promptly navigate constructability issues and design discrepancies during active construction. Manage the project schedule, budget, quality, and safety of all work activities. Evaluate onsite work through site visits to report on project progression. • Site & Infrastructure Development: Manage grading, excavation, fill placement, utility installation (water, sewer, storm drainage, gas, electrical, data), and road/curb construction. • Permitting & Compliance: Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal regulations. Obtain necessary permits and approvals, and coordinate with utility providers to meet their standards and pass inspections. • Project & Contractor Oversight: Supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is performed to specifications, quality standards, and on schedule. Manage budgets, contractor bids, and change orders. • Scheduling & Coordination: Develop project schedules, coordinate logistics, and prevent delays by working closely with utility companies and stakeholders. • Quality & Safety Assurance: Conduct inspections to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and safety protocols. • Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular project updates to company leadership, engineers, and other stakeholders. Address and resolve issues. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and improve project outcomes. Qualifications & Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. (preferred) • 2+ years of experience related to site development, land development, road or building construction. Design/build experience is preferred, but not required. • Sound understanding of earthwork, utility and road improvement installation. • Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating with utility companies and inspectors. • Familiarity with zoning laws, permitting processes, and environmental regulations. • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills. • Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools. • Strong leadership and communication skills. How to apply Attach your resume and answer the three prompts below in 3–5 sentences each. (Applications without answers aren’t reviewed.) • Briefly describe an entitlement you led (jurisdiction, approvals obtained, your role, outcome). • A constructability issue you solved in the field—what was the fix and its schedule/cost impact? • A time a Planning Commission/DRC pushed back—how did you overcome it? (Optionally: include a redacted schedule you built or a bid-leveling sheet.)
Design: Ensure the feasibility and compliance of design development with governmental requirements and company goals. Act as the single point of contact between design disciplines, government agencies, and project stakeholders. • Entitlement: Represent Steward Land Company at pre-application, DRC, Planning Commission & City Council meetings to successfully gain land entitlements (plat & site plan permits). Establish relationships with key members of approval authorities. • Contracting: Prepare and distribute bid packages to qualified contractors. Level bids, negotiate and contract with the right contractor for the job. Create win-win project agreements and establish relationships with trusted contractors. • Scheduling: Create master project schedules and work with all parties to coordinate timely execution. Navigate difficult situations and communicate options to project stakeholders. • Construction Management: Promptly navigate constructability issues and design discrepancies during active construction. Manage the project schedule, budget, quality, and safety of all work activities. Evaluate onsite work through site visits to report on project progression. • Site & Infrastructure Development: Manage grading, excavation, fill placement, utility installation (water, sewer, storm drainage, gas, electrical, data), and road/curb construction. • Permitting & Compliance: Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal regulations. Obtain necessary permits and approvals, and coordinate with utility providers to meet their standards and pass inspections. • Project & Contractor Oversight: Supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is performed to specifications, quality standards, and on schedule. Manage budgets, contractor bids, and change orders. • Scheduling & Coordination: Develop project schedules, coordinate logistics, and prevent delays by working closely with utility companies and stakeholders. • Quality & Safety Assurance: Conduct inspections to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and safety protocols. • Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular project updates to company leadership, engineers, and other stakeholders. Address and resolve issues. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and improve project outcomes. Qualifications & Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. (preferred) • 2+ years of experience related to site development, land development, road or building construction. Design/build experience is preferred, but not required. • Sound understanding of earthwork, utility and road improvement installation. • Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating with utility companies and inspectors. • Familiarity with zoning laws, permitting processes, and environmental regulations. • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills. • Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools. • Strong leadership and communication skills. How to apply Attach your resume and answer the three prompts below in 3–5 sentences each. (Applications without answers aren’t reviewed.) • Briefly describe an entitlement you led (jurisdiction, approvals obtained, your role, outcome). • A constructability issue you solved in the field—what was the fix and its schedule/cost impact? • A time a Planning Commission/DRC pushed back—how did you overcome it? (Optionally: include a redacted schedule you built or a bid-leveling sheet.)