Land Development Project Coordinator

JOB TITLE: LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO: President

OBJECTIVE: Under the direction of the President, the Project Coordinator will work as a committed team

player to ensure the profitability of the company and a reputation as a premier real estate

development consultant.

RESPONSIBILITIES: He/she will exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to the primary functions

set forth below and other matters of significance to Company business within this position.

He/she must possess a “committed team” approach to the professional activities and

responsibilities encountered in all daily functions of this position.

1. DESIGN, ENTITLEMENT & FINAL PLATTING PROCESS (70%)

• Coordinate preparations for Public Hearings.

• Prepare and coordinate the submittal and approvals of all permit applications.

• Attend any jurisdictional meetings and/or hearings as necessary.

• Assist Coordination and prepare the contents for all Company and consultant submittal packages.

• Coordinate the receipt, distribution, review and response to all submittal packages to Jurisdictions and Utilities.

• Assist in the creation and regular updating of Master Project Schedules.

• Assist in the coordinating, processing, and approvals of all entitlements for the development projects.

• Interface with municipalities regarding entitlements and regulations at the direction of the President.

• Assist in all aspects of the Project Design, Platting, Permitting, and Engineering processes to ensure the timely

delivery of permits, construction documents/agreements which will ensure a finished product which meets the

approved budget, schedule, and quality/marketability standards set forth by the Company and Contract Purchaser

(if any).

• Work closely with consultants to ensure that a thorough value engineering process has been duly considered in the

preparation of the Construction Documents.

• Facilitate/Manage the incorporation of any design specifications that may be required from a Contract Purchaser (if

any) of the finished product.

• Assist Coordination the design and permitting of septic/sewer, water, power, telephone, cable, and gas utilities for

the Project.

• Assist in the resolution of Title and Boundary related issues.

• Assist in the acquisition and/or relinquishment of any easements as required.

• Develop and maintain good rapport with jurisdictional authorities, surrounding property owners, neighborhood

groups, etc and ensure the expeditious resolution of development related issues as they may arise.

• Assist in all aspects of the Final Platting process and related documentation through recording, segregation, and

addressing.

• Seek out innovative solutions to design & entitlement issues that are efficient and cost effective without sacrificing

quality/project cost or having a material impact on the Project Schedule.

• Participate in the procurement, acceptance, monitoring, and release of all Project Permits and Bonds.

• Provide review and oversee all permit related submittals and correspondence.

• Assist with and coordinate all other non-construction platting and permit functions of plat development.

2. ESTIMATING, SCHEDULES (20%)

• Participate in the development and maintenance of Project Budgets, Cash Flows and Schedules in a close working

relationship with the entire Team.

• Monitor the non-construction Project Schedule & Budget and recommend corrective actions to the President to

ensure timely completion of the Project at, or under, the established Project Budget.

3. INDUSTRY RELATED PARTICIPATION (5%)

• Maintain good working relationships with jurisdictional officials, quasi-jurisdictional officials, industry peers,

contractors and consultants.

• Increase knowledge of current industry standards and practices, jurisdictional and multi-jurisdictional (i.e. utilities

etc) regulations/codes and amendments thereto, associated with the Real Estate Development industry

Job Description, LD Project Coordinator Rev. 6.2017

4. GENERAL (5%)

• Maintain project plan files (flat files) with current project non-construction plans (updating/archiving); Prepare and

maintain Project Contact Directories for each project.

• Attend meetings as requested.

• Enhance working knowledge through the pursuit of educational opportunities.

• Work closely with Administrative staff to ensure proper record keeping and provide general coordination.

• Prepare and complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in the Real Estate Development industry (specifically, project design, entitlement/permit

processing, final platting, project management etc) or equivalent combination or education and experience;

• Previous experience with construction permits & development permits required;

• Experience with preparing, managing & working within budgets and schedules;

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Access;

• Internet research ability;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Multi-tasking, organization skills & attention to detail;

• Possess excellent communication skills in Public Relations;

• Must be a self starter, goal oriented and possess initiative with a good attitude;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Able to innovatively solve problems;

• Attend professional development classes and/or seminars;

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule with occasional varying hours;

• Drug Testing is a condition of employment;

• Current Washington State Drivers License and proof of auto insurance per State requirements;

• Submit Abstract of complete driving record from the WA. ST. Department of Licensing;

• Must have reliable transportation;

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification desired but not necessary (willing to obtain certification upon request).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: 1) employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; 2) frequently required to talk and/or hear, drive;

3) must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.; 4) occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch; 5) frequently uses

hands to finger, handle, feel or move objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, write; 6) close, vision, color, and

peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, read; 7) the noise level in this environment is usually quiet to

moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used: 1) phone; 2) computer system; 3) copy and fax machine, calculator; 4) first aid equipment, fire

extinguisher.