Senior Project Manager (Land Development)

As a Senior Project Manager located in Los Angeles, CA, you will have the chance to work alongside a diverse team on important, impactful projects throughout the Los Angeles area.

Your role will be essential in driving landmark developments that benefit the community and enrich the urban environment.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will hold a BSCE degree and possess California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, along with about a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in land development and / or public works, or a total of twelve (12) years of equivalent industry experience.

Additionally / ideally, candidates should have at least eight (8) years of management experience overseeing engineers, designers, and project support teams.

Candidates for this role must demonstrate :

• Strong independent judgement and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective management abilities.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with clients, public agency representatives, and in-house staff.

Managerial Experience Should Include :

• Supervision of engineering design teams.
• Management of project timelines and budgets.
• Preparation and oversight of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work; substantial experience in client interactions related to contracts and proposals.
• Extensive experience in engaging with clients and public agencies.

Technical Experience Should Include :

• Site assessments and the ability to conduct engineering design studies that address infrastructure needs and regulatory considerations.
• Preparation and processing of regulatory plans.
• Development of public improvement plans in support of public agencies and capital improvement initiatives.
• Creation and processing of plans for land development projects.
• Expertise in navigating plans through the Los Angeles and Ventura County Public Works departments.
• Capability to conduct constructability reviews.
• Experience with various construction support services.

Proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam is required.

Additional Skills :

• Application of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures in design.
• Understanding of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production processes, hiring methods, and team coordination.
• Ability to take responsibility for the design team's direction, control, and planning; set realistic goals, and create independent plans.
• Comprehensive knowledge of jurisdictional processes.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• High levels of leadership and management capabilities; effectively responds to constructive feedback and demonstrates proficient time management.
• Ability to foster respectful and trusting relationships with colleagues and public agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and their applications for preparing exhibits, studies, and final plans.

Benefits + Offers

• Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote) after 90 days
• A generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and personal leave.
• Holiday parties, team-building activities, and special events.
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