Senior Project Manager – Land Development

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager focused on data center land development projects in Brown and Caldwell’s Private Sector Business Unit (PSBU).

When you join Brown and Caldwell you will enjoy a unique and welcoming culture. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative, and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work.

The work we do is interesting, challenging, and wide-ranging in nature, and so is our client base.

The desired location for this position is Atlanta, Georgia.

Detailed Description :

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) position is charged with leading the growth and development of the PSBU through the application of knowledge and expertise in the field of land development, engineering, construction, client services and project management.

The SPM will also achieve the firm’s prominence through application of best technical, project management and client services practices and through the strategic vision, persuasive leadership, coordination with multiple groups within BC and application of necessary directive efforts.

The SPM is an engaged and action-oriented position who will make decisions based on significant expertise and experience in the subject matter, instinct, and in coordination with PSBU leadership.

Job Expectations :

• Manage the permitting and approvals process for a portfolio of client projects to enable new datacenter development and construction throughout
• Conduct comprehensive assessments during due diligence and throughout design and construction to identify permit requirements and associated risks.
• Coordinate with key client counterparts including land development, design, construction, operations and environmental team leaders to develop comprehensive and integrated permitting and project delivery strategies.
• Communicate key risks, mitigations, and policies to project stakeholders.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify innovative solutions to resolve delays to construction or other activities due to permitting delays.
• Identify permitting agency engagement strategy and represent clients in key meetings with applicable Authorities with Jurisdiction (AHJ), regulatory agencies, external stakeholders, and the public to facilitate datacenter development.
• Support and then own key strategic relationships with AHJs, regulatory agencies, government officials and other key external stakeholders and act as a single point of contact for all discussions around permitting, planning approvals, and pre-construction delivery.
• Support the development of tools and processes to continuously improve the delivery of permits, approvals and entitlements for datacenter development.
• Educate the project team on permitting requirements to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
• Manage permit approval conditions to ensure compliance.
• Key Metrics will include permitting and delivery timeline predictability.
• Accountable for the performance and results of Project Management of land development projects for data centers and tech industry clients
• Active business and risk manager capable of successfully planning and executing projects as PM in the data center space.
• Establish industry leadership for BC services in data center and tech industry markets
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching to project team members.
• Make decisions guided by organizational and functional strategies and objectives.
• Deliver the BC experience to employees by providing guidance and coaching staff and ensuring timely / meaningful feedback is given to support career development and progression.
• Deliver the BC experience to clients by acting as a trusted advisor.
• Demonstrate expert critical thinking, accountability, collaboration, communication, self-discipline, self-development, conflict resolution and adaptability / flexibility skills.
• Develop personal relationships with strategic client’s key personnel.

Desired Skills and Experience :

• Minimum BS in science or engineering
• Preferred MS in engineering and / or MBA
• Preferred PE registration
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering and project management
• High level of Emotional Intelligence
• Project Management
• Design delivery
• Project scheduling and work planning
• Construction Management
• Strategic, open-minded thinker Ability to think beyond standard Brown and Caldwell boundaries and assumptions, tireless in getting additional information to develop possible strategies.
• Can-do approach Pragmatic and enthusiastic - Proactive
• Proficient in managing and delivering projects.

Salary Range : The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A : $141,000- $193,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation : We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

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About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific.

For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies.

We strive to be the company of choice to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation.

Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies : Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO / AAP Employer. Minorities / Women / Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.