Site Development Project Manager
Alexander City, AL 35010
10/27/2026
Position Description
RUSSELL LANDS ON LAKE MARTINSite Development Project Manager
Location: Alexander City, AL / Lake Martin | Reports to: VP of Construction & Real Estate Development
Position Overview
The Site Development Project Manager is responsible for overseeing roadway and infrastructure projects across Russell
Lands from planning through completion. This position serves as the primary coordinator between civil engineers, utility
providers, local governments, contractors, and company leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within
budget.
This is an active, field-oriented role for a practical project manager who understands civil sitework, utilities, and road
building. The position requires effective management of field operations, schedules, and budgets across multiple active
developments.
Key Responsibilities
• Project & Infrastructure Execution: Manage multiple roadway, utility, and civil infrastructure projects simultaneously
from initial site clearing through final paving.
• Consultant & Agency Coordination: Coordinate closely with civil engineers, surveyors, design consultants, and the
Real Estate division throughout the development process. Serve as the primary point of contact with city, county, and
regulatory agencies to keep approvals and permits moving.
• Plan & Constructability Review: Review civil engineering plans and specifications for constructability, field conflicts,
and budget impacts before and during construction.
• Subcontractor Management: Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate proposals from sitework, grading, utility, paving, and
specialty contractors. Coordinate on-site construction activity, direct field scope, and hold subcontractors
accountable to schedule and quality standards.
• Utility Infrastructure: Coordinate utility relocations, new utility installations, and service connections with municipal,
co-op, and private utility partners.
• Environmental Compliance: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of on-site erosion and sediment control
measures, ensuring strict compliance with erosion control plans and permit requirements.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Develop project budgets, track job costs throughout construction, evaluate pay
applications, and provide regular, accurate status and cost reports to management.
• Architectural Review Support: Assist with site meetings and ensure site compliance for the Architectural Review
Committee.
Qualifications
• Experience: Four or more years of hands-on experience in construction, land development, sitework, infrastructure,
or civil project management.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Building Science/Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is
preferred but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference civil construction plans and specifications.
Strong background in budgeting, estimating, and contract management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and
construction project management software.
Type: Full-time