STEVEN M. MILLER
1918 SW Carolina Street, Apt. 1, Portland, OR. 97239 • (541) 318-7487 • E-mail: smiller067@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
DR Horton, Inc. - Portland Div.
February 26, 2014 - August 15, 2014
Land Development Project Manager
§ Responsible for managing multiple subdivisions (between 8 - 10) in various stages of land development,
including; but not limited to, feasibility/due diligence, Land-Use Planning/Engineering, Contracting Engineering
firms and contractors, HOA and CC&R formation, and budgeting and scheduling.
§ Create, review, and maintain all due diligence property documents and reports.
§ Ensure that all due diligence work is completed prior to expiration of contingency period and the Land
Acquisition Pro-forma submittal date.
§ Coordinate information sharing and work distribution with land development, acquisitions, construction, and the
sales and marketing teams.
§ Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.
§ Conduct site inspections to identify project status, progress, and risk management.
§ Ensure that property documents comply with DRH standards and notify management of concerns and potential
solutions.
§ Coordination and communication with municipality, primary engineer, and other primary consultants through
entitlement phase, zoning, and final plat.
§ Present projects before Hearings Officers, Planning Commissions, City Councils, County Commissioners, and
Neighborhood Organizations.
§ Prepare & organize all land-use entitlement documents (i.e. transportation study, burden of proof statement,
engineering and architectural drawings, etc.) for submittal to local jurisdictions for land-use approval.
§ Responsible for coordinating all environmental studies with State and other governmental agencies for projects.
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Facilitate contracts with subcontractors and vendors.
§ Coordinate/review HOA governing documents, management agreements, reserve study, and budgets.
Velocitel, Inc./AT&T Mobility
April 16, 2012 - February 24, 2014
Site Acquisition Lead – AT&T Mobility LTE/NSB
§ Assumes a lead role for quality review of land use entitlement applications, leases, zoning submittals and other
documents prior to their submission to the client.
§ Manage vendor deliverables/milestones; leasing, A&E drawings, zoning, building permits, regulatory and
stakeholder signoff.
§ Negotiation of Lease, Amendment, License, Right-of-Way and/or Easement Agreements with property owners.
§ Completion of leasing packages and other documentation required by the client.
§ Oversees the selection and scheduling of subcontract services.
§ Work with zoning/permitting personnel to obtain jurisdictional approval requirements for installation of wireless
communication facilities and/or related wireless equipment as project scope defines.
§ Completes zoning ordinance reviews.
§ Reviews zoning drawings prior to submittal for compliance with public agencies and client requirements.
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Identify viable properties from a leasing and zoning standpoint for new site builds.
§ Negotiate with Public Officials and Agencies.
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Determine land-use constraints within target area, ownership of candidates, and locate appropriate quality of
quantity of candidates in the search area for new site builds.
§ Obtain Enter and Testing Agreements.
§ Negotiate price, term, escalation, equipment location, property, and ancillary agreement, as well as obtain fully
executed lease agreement.
§ Negotiate Real Estate documents and coordinate all meetings and correspondence with landlord, attorney, board,
association or agent.
§ Coordinate site walks, A&E site design walks and other site/field visits with RF Engineering, Zoning,
Construction Project Manager and A&E Departments as required.
§ Track site progress from search to build for new site builds.
§ Proficiency with AT&T's Siterra Network (i.e. researching site, uploading documents, creating special reports,
etc.).
§ Participate in special projects as required.
Miller Land-Use Consulting Services
Owner
§ Client management
Feb 18, 2008 to April 15, 2012
§ Coordinates preparation of qualifications and proposals, assumes a visible role in presentations to clients.
§ Prepares project authorizations, establishes budget costs and schedules for each project under supervision,
maintains and regularly updates accounting system reports, and periodically reviews the fiscal status and
schedule of projects with appropriate staff.
§ Entitlement of both large and small scale commercial, industrial and residential projects (i.e. coordinate with
public agencies, assist engineering firms with site design layouts, write burden of proof statements, present
projects at neighborhood meetings and city/county meetings, etc.).
§ Assist developers with site acquisition & due diligence process.
§ Review all real estate related agreements for compliance.
§ Project/Property management and oversight.
§ Assist developers with Tenant Improvements.
§ Assist clients with obtaining building permits, land-use approval, sign permits, etc.
§ Prepare Title Repots and Land Use Agreements.
§ Prepare all types of land-use applications for clients (i.e. zone change, text amendments, subdivision/partition,
conditional use permits (CUP's), site plan review, and sign applications).
§ Prepare Land-Use Planning and Feasibility Studies.
§ Perform all operational requirements associated with running a small business – business development,
proficiency with Microsoft Office, bookkeeping, accounting/budgeting, file management, project scheduling, etc.
Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD)
County Communication & Compliance Coordinator
Feb 23, 2009 to Mar 31, 2010
§ Provide information and technical advice about the Department’s Ballot Measure 49 implementation program
§ Review and analyze complex or controversial claims for M49 land-use decisions
§ Monitor county land-use permits for consistency with Measure 37 and Measure 49 final orders from DLCD
§ Participate in department decision making with regard to appeals and litigation
§ Work with division staff to make recommendations to modify the claims process, as necessary
§ Perform special projects and activities as assigned
Pahlisch Homes, Inc. and Elk Horn Land Development, Inc.
Sept 13, 2005 to Feb 16, 2008
Senior Planner/Project Manager – (Land Development Department)
§ Coordinate site design layouts, tentative subdivision plans and transportation studies with engineering firms.
§ Prepare and maintain project budgets.
§ Prepare project schedules.
§ Project Management – All phases of development (i.e. estimating, scheduling, bidding, plan submittal, etc.).
§ Facilitate future site identification and acquisition process by analyzing a sites development potential through an
in depth due diligence investigations.
§ Assist with land purchase process.
§ Right-of-way management with utility companies.
§ Perform contract negotiations with local jurisdictions for off-site improvements.
§ Coordinate with production and marketing teams on desired housing types and community amenities for each
project.
§ Present projects before Hearings Officers, Planning Commissions, City Councils, County Commissioners, and
Neighborhood Organizations.
§ Prepare & organize all land-use entitlement documents (i.e. transportation study, burden of proof statement,
engineering and architectural drawings, etc.) for submittal to local jurisdictions for land-use approval.
§ Responsible for coordinating all environmental studies with State and other governmental agencies for the Hidden
Canyon Destination Resort (Powell Butte, OR).
§ Facilitate contracts with subcontractors.
§ Write CC&R’s and By-Laws for subdivisions.
City of Bend Planning Division
Dec 1, 2001 to Dec 31, 2005
Senior Planner – (City of Bend Community Development Department (CDD))
§ Performed in depth planning reviews of both long range and current planning projects.
§ Commercial/Industrial - Site Plan Review, Subdivisions, PUD’s, Zone Changes, & Text Amendments.
§ Coordinated proposed development projects with all department heads of the City (i.e. Engineering, Building,
Fire, & Public Works) for necessary on-site/off-site improvement requirements related to projects.
§ Facilitated pre-application meetings with applicants and City department heads.
§ Staff manager for CDD support staff. Also responsible for hiring new entry level planning staff members.
§ Assisted CDD Director with preparing annual department budget.
§ Provided professional planning customer service to the public as it relates to planning and development of their
land.
§ Assisted with community workshops.
§ Participated in the review and approval process for the CDD budget.
§ Participated in the RFQ/RFP process for awarding City transportation projects to engineering and planning firms.
Deschutes County Planning Division
Associate Planner – (Deschutes County Community Development Department)
§ Primarily involved with current planning for the La Pine Urban Unincorporated Community (including, but not
limited to; site plan review, review of conditional use permits for non-farm dwellings, fill and removal permits,
partition/subdivision review, etc.).
§ Assisted with the development of the Transfer Development Credit (TDC) program for South Deschutes County
to address ground water contamination caused by septic systems.
§ Responsible for writing the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (WTF) code.
§ Performed text amendments, Comprehensive Plan amendments, and zone changes.
§ Provided professional planning services to customers at the walk-in counter and on the phone.
§ Assisted with the hiring process for new planning staff.
§ Help develop the GIS mapping system used for non-farm dwelling deposits.
EDUCATION
University of Oregon
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B.S., Planning, Public Policy & Management
AFFILIATIONS/ VOLUNTEER EFFORTS/INTERESTS
City of Bend Planning Commissioner
Member of the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) Community Affairs Committee
Trout Unlimited Membership
Term - Dec, 2006 to Feb, 2009
2005 to 2009
1998 to Present
Americorps – University of Oregon Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program
Participant
§ North Fork John Day Watershed Council Coordinator
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Assistant Planner - Curry County
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer
§ Eugene, Bend, Salem, and Portland
Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism (S.O.L.V.)
Volunteer
§ Organized and volunteered on clean-ups on the Rogue River and North Fork John Day River. Also participated
numerous times as a volunteer on the Northern coast clean-up events.
Outdoor Enthusiast: fly-fishing, bow hunting, golf, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, snow skiing, live music,
sporting events, and reading.
1995 to 1996
1996 to 1997
Nov 8, 1997 to Nov 31, 2001