Construction Manager, Land

Location

Wilmington - 109 Pier Master Point, Suite 100

Business

As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

We see tomorrow, today. At Brookfield Properties, we’re a fully integrated developer so we know what it takes to go from concept to concrete, from blueprint to building. From vision, experience, resources, and ethics, every day we take these ingredients to partner with our communities, collaborating with the places where we work, customizing developments to meet the neighborhoods’ specific needs, and identifying the highest and best use for each property to create unique and lasting places that bring people together. Learn more.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:
The Construction Manager, Land is responsible for directing all land development activities at project sites in accordance with pre-established schedules, budgets, plans specifications and procedures. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, this role manages the planning, design approvals, permitting, and construction of land development projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. 
 

Key Deliverables:

• Oversee construction projects by visiting sites, managing contractor performance, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.

• Provide regular project updates to senior management, highlighting variances and critical issues.

• Manage construction contracts, including bid processes, invoicing, change orders, and payment approvals.

• Coordinate contractor meetings, pre-construction conferences, and project schedule reviews.

• Supervise on-site work to resolve design discrepancies, ensure quality standards, and address potential issues.

• Track repair and maintenance work, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.

• Assist with processing permits, improvement plans, and bonds with public agencies.

• Maintain accurate daily logs, job records, and as-built documentation.

• Oversee job closeout, warranty work, and compliance with municipal requirements.

• Manage NPDES monitoring and erosion control reporting.

• Coordinate utility installations (power, phone, gas, cable) and address field issues.

• Support the development team and HOA with pre/post-construction compliance and vendor management.

• Liaise with homebuilders to monitor activities, address deficiencies, and ensure quality.

• Document and address contractor performance issues; escalate non-compliance to senior management.

• Enforce safety, compliance, and quality standards on-site.

• Verify materials meet specifications and are stored properly.

• Coordinate regulatory approvals and compliance with government agencies.

• Monitor budgets, track development spending, and report potential variances with mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure site preparations for promotional activities are safe and effective.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in development of civil / land development construction projects.

• Experience with contract negotiation and/or bidding process, managing site contractors or subcontractors, inspections, and scheduling.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.

• Strong ‘hands-on’ manager with good decision making and problem-solving skills; and,

• Excellent communication and team building skills.

• Flexible and adaptable to rapid change.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Comfortable with fast paced environment

• Valid driver’s license is required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

• 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1

• Charitable donation matching

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.