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Garman Builders, Inc., a name synonymous with award-winning design, superior construction, and exceptional workmanship, is hiring! Family owned and locally operated in Central PA since 1972, Garman provides a gateway to upward success, team & community connection, and building a future with a trustworthy, well-establish residential construction company.
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Job Purpose:
Oversee all aspects of land construction and development for new residential communities, ensuring raw land is successfully transformed into build-ready lots. Manage site preparation, infrastructure construction, contractor performance, and compliance with municipal regulations to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time development projects.
Job Summary:
The Land Construction Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all phases of land development construction, from initial site work through final lot delivery. This includes overseeing contractors, monitoring invoices and schedules, ensuring compliance with environmental and municipal requirements, and providing a seamless handoff to the new homes operations team. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, as well as a solid understanding of residential land development practices and construction processes. The Land Construction Project Manager reports directly to the Director of Land Development.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Project Execution
· Manage all land development construction activities including clearing, grading, utilities, stormwater management, paving, amenities, and landscaping.
· Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and contractors to ensure quality and compliance with project plans.
· Monitor construction progress against schedules and adjust as needed to maintain timely delivery of finished lots.
Budget & Cost Management
· Track and manage invoices against budgets. Coordinate invoice approvals with Director of Land Development.
· Review and approve invoices within budget authority; escalate overages as required to Director of Land Development.
· Assist the Senior Land Operations Manager with cost efficiency monitoring through a collaborative and competitive bidding process, value engineering, and effective contractor management.
Permitting & Compliance
· Work with municipal stakeholders to ensure all inspections are scheduled for site work activities.
· Ensure construction activities adhere to approved plans, Garman Design Standards, zoning, environmental, stormwater, and erosion control regulations.
· Resolve compliance issues promptly with the Director of Land Development.
Quality Control & Risk Management
· Conduct site inspections to confirm workmanship meets standards. This is a minimum 60% field and 40% office job.
· Identify and mitigate risks with sinkholes, grading issues, drainage concerns, or scheduling conflicts.
· Ensure vacant lots and common areas are well maintained, landscaped per plan, and remain compliant with aesthetic expectations to enhance customer experience.
Collaboration & Communication
· Partner with the Land Development, Construction, and Finance teams to align schedules and budgets.
· Provide timely project updates, reporting on progress, issues, and milestones.
· Facilitate smooth handoff of improved lots to the new homes operations team.
Requirements
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across various municipalities.
· Flexibility to attend evening municipal meetings as needed.
· Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, and municipal partners.
· Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and respect in all dealings.
· Team-oriented mindset with focus on achieving company goals.
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY: The AI Implementation Strategist is a cross-functional innovator responsible for driving Garman Builders’ company-wide adoption of AI and automation. This role identifies and delivers high-impact opportunities to reduce complexity, improve accuracy, and modernize how we work, while honoring the craftsmanship, cores values, and human connection that define the Garman experience. From building intelligent internal systems to launching customer-facing experiences powered by AI, the AI Implementation Strategist leads initiatives that scale efficiency, empower teams, and elevate our reputation as builder of choice.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The AI Champion reports directly to the Vice President of Operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Strategic AI Integration & Alignment:
1. Lead discovery, planning, and execution of AI-related pilots, from research and vendor sourcing through implementation and evaluation.
2. Partner with department heads to assess pain points and map potential AI-powered solutions that integrate automation and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
3. Build and maintain an AI roadmap aligned with company-wide strategic goals and growth priorities.
Systems Development and Process Optimizations
4. Design and implement intelligent automations for internal workflows.
5. Oversee the development and implementation of an AI strategy to power a company-wide Garman-specific search engine that surfaces documents, updates, and knowledge from SharePoint, servers, and internal tools.
6. Collaborate with IT and systems vendors to ensure future AI scalability and maintenance.
Training, Adoption, and Change Management
7. Lead internal education efforts to improve AI literacy across teams, including use of large language models, co-pilots/agents, and task-specific tools.
8. Create and deliver onboarding for new AI tools, including SOPs, security protocols, and best practices.
9. Support departments in building internal champions and sustainable AI usage habits.
10. Monitor adoption rates and adjust rollout approaches to maximize value and minimize disruption.
Risk Management, Data Ethics & Security
11. Evaluate and vet third-party AI tools for compliance with Garman’s data security, privacy, and ethical standards.
12. Partner with leadership to establish responsible guidelines and monitor for potential risks related to bias, automation overreach (e.g., oversimplifying tasks that still need human judgment, removing human touch from interactions where it truly matters), or data leakage.
13. Maintain documentation of systems, decisions, and protocols to ensure transparency and traceability.
Innovation Scouting & Market Positioning
14. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in AI, machine learning, and process automation as they relate to construction, customer experience, and supply chain.
15. Make proactive recommendations on new tools or capabilities that help Garman leapfrog inefficiencies or gain a market advantage. This includes identifying and phasing out outdated systems, tools, or workflows that no longer deliver value or trend toward long-term irrelevance.
16. Evaluate competitive landscape to ensure Garman’s AI posture is ahead of industry standards and contributes to its brand as the builder of choice.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in an IT or Operations role.
- Proven experience managing digital transformation or tool implementation projects.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Familiarity with AI applications and tools; experience in construction or homebuilding is a plus.
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This application helps us connect with talented candidates who are interested in joining our team, even when a specific position may not be open right now. We’ll review your information and keep it on file for future consideration as new opportunities arise.
We encourage you to keep an eye on our Careers Page (https://www.garmanbuilders.com/careers) for current openings that match your skills and interests.
We appreciate your interest in being part of Garman Builders!
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