Civil/Site Land Development Senior Project Manager

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 137,655 - 195,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Irvine, California is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead its Civil/Site Land Development team. This role guides complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality controls are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of experience, a professional license, and strong AutoCAD skills, with knowledge of land development regulations and client coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• Professional licensure in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client and control work and productivity.
• Identify project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedules and manpower requirements.
• Oversee quality control/quality assurance processes on all projects.
• Oversee work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Negotiate with clients on scope changes relative to budgets and schedules with supervisor approval.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

English communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Professional licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Civil/Site Land Development team in Irvine, California. Whether you’re a successful Project Manager ready for the next challenge or a seasoned and dynamic leader, we are excited to talk with you about guiding our Civil/Site Land Development team.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, we’re not just shaping land, we’re shaping the future. As a national, multidisciplinary engineering and design powerhouse, we bring cutting‑edge solutions to complex challenges across the public and private sectors. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and the drive to deliver excellence at every turn. This is your chance to join a passionate team that’s building the communities of tomorrow, today!

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large industrial complex, commercial/residential development, or planning a mixed‑use establishment in a business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and manpower required on projects.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of manpower requirements as necessary.
• Participate in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development.
• Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors’ approval.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meetings).
• Review monthly man‑hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Ensure that all budgets affecting the project schedule and/or fee budget are discussed with the client. Ensure that all out‑of‑scope work and associated feeds are approved by the client prior to performing the services.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
• Mentor Project Managers and junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Review time sheets of direct reports during a specified reporting period.
• Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• Professional licensure in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analyses, grading and other site development related designs.
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
• Construction oversight experience a plus.
• Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $137,655 to $195,270 (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company‑sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help Accelerate Your Success!