Description
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER – PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Northern California)
Lewis Planned Communities, part of the Lewis Group of Companies, one of the largest privately owned real estate developers in the nation, is actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Planned Community Development for its fast-growing Northern California Division located in Sacramento.
As our new team member, you will join a team of experienced project development professionals and report to various members of the team, providing support for administrative and technical tasks surrounding a variety of real estate development projects in Northern California. While the position is largely “in office”, some occasional travel within a 60-mile range of the office may be required.
Your work will include the following:
• Formal and informal interaction with elected officials and public agencies.
• Coordinating and assisting with meetings and organize public outreach events.
• Entitlement and construction schedule organization and coordination of updates.
• Project filing and organization (both electronic and paper).
• Preparing and printing materials for agency meetings, presentations, etc.
• Tracking of agency fees, reimbursements, and distribution of proceeds.
• Tracking purchase orders and invoices, as well as pending items and service requests.
• Administering work agreements, invoices, and payments.
• Special projects assignments.
• Coordinating mailings and presentation packets, as needed.
• Assist in securing permits, entitlements, and approvals. This includes monitoring consultant progress on plan check turnaround and preparation of plans for submittal.
Your working understanding and relevant experience should also include most (or all) of the following:
• Ability to effectively coordinate and interact with other managers and members of the team, both in person and virtually.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with a passion for successful outcomes.
• Knowledge, use and understanding of MS Word, Bluebeam, DocuSign, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Exceptional communication skills, by phone/email & in-person.
• Basic understanding of planning concepts, including general plan, zoning and CEQA is a plus.
• Understanding of residential development process is preferred, including municipality relations, plan reading, etc. is a plus.
Experience / Education for success: Two or more years of work experience in real estate development or a related field is preferred, while experience working with a land development company, homebuilder, and/or civil engineering firm is a strong plus. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and possessing a California real estate license or advanced degree is a plus.
Note: This career is a Mon-Fri in-office career, with occasional remote work permitted.
Salary & Perks: In addition to an hourly pay range of low-mid $30+s per hour, commensurate with experience and qualification, Lewis offers a a variety of health benefits plans, a 401k savings plan with company match, monthly cellphone allowance, paid holidays, vacation time, educational reimbursement, continued training, advancement opportunities and much more!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally awarded and recognized, growing company with a strong history, a bright future, and excellent team culture. Join the Lewis Group of Companies and you will be an important part of a winning team committed to results.
To learn more about Lewis, visit our websites at www.lewismc.com or www.lewiscareers.com.
The Lewis Group of Companies is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.
