Project Manager - CEQA & Entitlements Lead (In-Office)

EPD Solutions, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Generous PTO Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discretionary Bonus Package

Job summary

EPD Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to support the Development and Construction Management department. The ideal candidate will lead entitlement and post-entitlement projects, leverage CEQA expertise, and maintain strong relationships with jurisdiction staff to navigate complex processes.

In this in-office role in Irvine, you will estimate scopes, manage budgets, monitor progress, and mentor junior staff while upholding our core values and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related work experience or equivalent combination required.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Proven, hands-on experience leading projects through both entitlement and post-entitlement phases required.
• Direct, hands-on CEQA experience required; candidates should already have led projects through the CEQA process, including EIRs.
• Proven interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with advanced problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with development related software (e.g., Smart Sheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Bluebeam) preferred.
• Experience in reading technical reports, construction and design drawings, and municipal codes required.
• Construction permitting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and develop appropriate project scopes and budgets.
• Ensure all project tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.
• Anticipate and prepare/delegate change orders and contract amendments.
• Identify and communicate project risks.
• Manage sub-contractors and vendors as needed.
• Leverage innovative solutioning skills to navigate project complexities as needed.
• Ensure all internal and external interactions with team members, vendors, and clients meet expectations.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project management team and junior associates.
• Uphold EPD core values in everyday interactions with internal and external partners.

Skills

Project management

CEQA experience

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smart Sheet

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

EPD Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to support the Development and Construction Management department. The ideal candidate will lead entitlement and post-entitlement projects, leverage CEQA expertise, and maintain strong relationships with jurisdiction staff to navigate complex processes.

In this in-office role in Irvine, you will estimate scopes, manage budgets, monitor progress, and mentor junior staff while upholding our core values and delivering high-quality outcomes.