Responsible for overseeing residential development projects from pre-acquisition through construction closeout to ensure communities are delivered on schedule and within budget.Assisted with due diligence items for potential land acquisitions, including review of existing construction drawings, reports and permits.Worked with consultants, contractors and utility providers to create and maintain a detailed cost analysis and schedule for each project.Coordinated with local, state, and federal jurisdictions to obtain necessary permits for development.Collaborated daily with other Meritage departments including Marketing, Sales, Legal, Purchasing and Operations, to streamline a successful project completion.

Part of a civil engineering design team involved with due diligence, entitlement coordination, and project management for private sector development projects with a focus on residential developments.Generated construction plan submittals including site layout, grading and storm drainage design, utility design and erosion control design.

Managed the completion of residential and small commercial exterior construction projects. Responsible for the overall success of branch operations: coordinating with clients and permitting agencies, estimating and materials ordering, vetting and hiring employees and sub-contractors, performing quality control, and managing the invoicing process.

Served on project management team to develop open-air shopping centers consisting of anchor tenants, in-line shops and outparcels. Generated and maintained project schedule from initial due diligence, design and permitting through construction completion and tenant stabilization date.Worked with various governmental agencies (i.e. local municipalities, DEP, DOT) to determine feasibility of project, permit the project, and negotiate fees/contributions.

Led design team with due diligence, permitting and project management for private sector development projects including residential and commercial developments.Generated construction plan submittals including site layout, grading and storm drainage design, utility design and erosion control design.Completed project management tasks such as contract preparation, scheduling, and billing.

Assisted the onsite management team involving the construction of a three-story office campus project. Apprenticed the Head Foreman and Quality Control Manager on closeout tasks.