Community Development Project Manager

Stantec; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a civil engineer in Los Angeles to join our Community Development Group. This Project Manager position offers the chance to lead projects from planning through to execution, emphasizing collaboration and community-focused design.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in Civil Engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and a P.E. license. Responsibilities include preparing technical documents and managing project budgets and schedules. Join our dynamic team to help build resilient communities in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in Civil Engineering.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production.
• Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the project team responsible for preparing civil engineering design documents.
• Manage multiple projects and develop proposals.
• Lead the Design Team on civil engineering related services.

Skills

Team oriented

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Design software (AutoCAD Civil3D)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Hydrology and hydraulic programs

Job description

Overview

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a civil engineer who is interested in taking their career to the next level. The Project Manager position offers opportunities to utilize your design experience and team leadership for successfully delivering projects through the initiation, planning, design execution, permit processing, construction observation, and close-out phases. This role is ideal for a motivated, energetic team player who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. We thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and a client-focused environment. With our emphasis on sustainability, resiliency, and community, this role will impact and contribute to the growth of our Community Development Group in California, and the regional area. You will play an important role in preparing design documents, providing technical guidance, fostering and promoting client relationships, and business development. Our team supports a wide range of clients in the private sector and designs a wide variety of project types including subdivisions, site development, industrial sites, healthcare campus, corporate campuses, and commercial developments for both local and nationwide clients. We have new opportunities for talented and motivated team members / partners to lead new project opportunities. We are eager to grow and develop an emerging leader that will be an integral part of expanding our local team. Join us to be part of a highly skilled team working on the region’s most critical projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the project team responsible for preparing grading, drainage, wet utility, street improvements, and other civil engineering design documents, as well as hydrology/hydraulic storm water modeling and hydraulic modeling of pipe networks.
• Manage multiple projects. Develop proposals and manage the approved scope, budget and schedule.
• Lead the Design Team on civil engineering related services.
• Day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
• Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
• Prepare project status reports on a regular basis.
• Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
• Reports to Senior Associate.
• Assist in developing new work opportunities and building client relationships.
• Responsible for the overall project performance and implementation of our project management frameworks.
• Primary point of contact and representative to internal partners and clients.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of design and construction permitting / approval process and requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, locally accepted hydrology and hydraulic programs, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and team oriented.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Equal opportunity employer statement: Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.