March 31, 2024

Discovery Land Company

OTHER

Project Manager

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

This role will be designated for Discovery Land Company’s building division: Zapotal Golf & Beach Club
Project Name is looking for a Project Manager to join the Construction Department.
The purpose of the Project Manager is to manage multiple residential projects to ensure each project meets the standards of Zapotal Builders, the project development entity, and Owner Expectations by providing superior oversight in budget, schedule, and quality adherence from the beginning of a project through owner completion.

Key Responsibilities

Assure Customer Satisfaction and the Member Experience.
Primary Contact for Members, Members Representatives, Designers, and Architects
Create an environment of Professionalism, Respect, Timeliness, and Accountability among the project team.
Oversee Bi-Weekly Reports in Standard Company Formats
Coordinate with the Architect, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, and other Consultants.
Managing Project Budgets
Complete Budget Snapshots Monthly by the 10th of each month
Cost Coding - All costs must be coded to the appropriate budgets.
Complete Bid Comparisons for review prior to Issuing Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
Support Superintendents and On-Site Construction Activities
Weekly Owner, Architect, Contractor (ORC) Conference Calls using Webex or other video platform
Maintain cleanliness and a physical presence consistent with that of a Discovery Builders staff member
Ongoing support of Community Development Initiatives to ensure coordination of efforts with Operations and Sales within the Community
Responsible for overall Project success by managing budgets, buyouts with subcontractors and suppliers, and schedules.
Skilled in Procore. Competency in Smartsheets, Timberscan, MS Office, Webex/Zoom, Bluebeam.
Setting expectations with the Member and the member’s team.
Constantly review, drive, and manage site cleanliness, jobsite material management, laydown yards, and traffic flow through the club and project.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in field applicable to position required.
Applicable work experience to position required.
Construction Management certification, or equivalent experience shall be given preference.
Procore Certification preferred.
Experience using Sage Timberline preferred.
Minimum 8 years working history applicable to position and actively using Procore.
Preference will be given to candidates who have had practical and applicable experience in a construction field using Procore to perform most, if not all of the available functions.
Strong preference to candidates with luxury residential construction experience; commercial experience and process management also preferred.
Competency with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Publisher, Project, Vizio.
Ability to work with a diverse staff.
Ability to listen to and respond to specific requests during training sessions.
Ability to meet one-on-one or in small groups to provide ongoing training and skill competency assessments.
Must be professional and maintain the ability to communicate at different levels, in verbal and written form.
Must be familiar with the phases of horizontal construction, especially residential.
Must be familiar with CSI cost-code divisions.
Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Ability to listen and respond to multiple players, providing feedback and recommendations as required to most effectively meet project needs.
Must conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with all team members, potential buyers, external business associates and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.

Additional Requirements

Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Must be able to work flexible work hours as needed due to business demands.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.

Ability to Understand and Read plans and technical specifications.
Willing to Reside in Guanacaste.
Minimum 10 years experience in Construction of Project Management.
Experience with Auto CAD and Microsoft Project.
Independent, resourceful, keen ability to learn.

Competencies for Success in the Role

Must be a team player with the ability to coordinate various contractors with the design team and achieve schedule and budget.

Required Education

Engineer or Architect

Incorporated in the CFIA

Health and Safety Needs

Need to be able to mobilize in cuadrocycle for daily supervision.
Daily walking on site.

About the Project - Zapotal Beach Club

Zapotal Beach Club is in a harmony with the living nature of Costa Rica. Is a place where unique well-being, creativity, growth, and personal Zen are paramount priorities.

Set on the coast of Costa Rica, Zapotal is 2,000 magnificent acres of vibrant nature. Rural and refined, Zapotal embodies a family-focused adventurous lifestyle.

Spanning across miles of untouched coastline and thousands of acres of pristine tropical forest, Zapotal will be a true retreat with 240 residences on the edge of one of the world’s six National Geographic Blue Zones; a place where residents are happy, healthy, and enjoy an increased life-span. Enjoy adventures on sea and land or a leisurely round on the 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course, delight in a tasty locally-sourced organic meal, indulge in a spa treatment or a heart-pounding workout, or simply ground yourself in the lush rainforest for an escape from the day-to-day. At Zapotal, your days are yours – and only yours.

About Discovery Land Company

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.