Pacific Communities Builder
New Home Project Manager / Foward Planner
Pacific Communities Builder, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Pacific 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. This role requires strong technical knowledge of municipal processes, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to work closely with agencies, consultants, and internal teams to deliver fully entitled, ready-to-build projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate has a proven track record working with local jurisdictions, understands civil engineering and land development principles, and thrives in a schedule-driven environment with multiple active projects.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Entitlements, Plans & Government Approvals 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
Consultant & Partner Coordination 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
Architectural & Planning Submittals 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
Budget, Schedule & Reporting 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
Internal Collaboration & Support 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
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 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 Bachelor’s Degree preferred
in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 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. Key Competencies Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills Professional communicator with agencies and stakeholders Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented Able to give and receive constructive feedback Comfortable leading multi-disciplinary consultant teams Physical & Work Environment Requirements Primarily office-based role with periodic job-site and agency visits as needed Frequent use of a computer and keyboard Ability to drive long distances to various jobsites and agencies as needed
The position described above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties required. Job duties may be subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, at the company's sole discretion. xsgimln
Full-time, hybrid work flexibility to be discussed.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Project Manager / Forward Planner
to manage and direct the entitlement, permitting, engineering coordination, and development approval process for new residential communities. This role requires strong technical knowledge of municipal processes, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to work closely with agencies, consultants, and internal teams to deliver fully entitled, ready-to-build projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate has a proven track record working with local jurisdictions, understands civil engineering and land development principles, and thrives in a schedule-driven environment with multiple active projects.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Entitlements, Plans & Government Approvals 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
Consultant & Partner Coordination 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
Architectural & Planning Submittals 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
Budget, Schedule & Reporting 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
Internal Collaboration & Support 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
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 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 Bachelor’s Degree preferred
in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 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. Key Competencies Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills Professional communicator with agencies and stakeholders Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented Able to give and receive constructive feedback Comfortable leading multi-disciplinary consultant teams Physical & Work Environment Requirements Primarily office-based role with periodic job-site and agency visits as needed Frequent use of a computer and keyboard Ability to drive long distances to various jobsites and agencies as needed
The position described above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties required. Job duties may be subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, at the company's sole discretion. xsgimln
Full-time, hybrid work flexibility to be discussed.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.