Project Manager, Land Development

Michael Baker International, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 104,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager for Land Development to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing exciting projects in Pennsylvania, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution of design elements. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background with extensive experience in land development and permitting. You will lead a dedicated team, manage client relationships, and ensure project goals are met within budget and timelines. If you are passionate about civil engineering and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project management and land development.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, direction, and coordination activities.
• Manage personnel needs and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Develop design elements including site planning and utility design.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Land Development

Permitting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Manager, Land Development to provide on-site project support near Indiana, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will have a civil background with experience in development and permitting in the state of PA. They will be working on a very exciting and fast-paced project.

Under supervision, the Project Manager will assist in planning, direction, performance, and coordination activities of the designated project to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, funding parameters, and quality objectives.

This role requires onsite work 4-5 days a week near Indiana, PA.

What You’ll Do:

1. Assist with assigning staff to projects, supervising the assigned technical/professional staff on a day-to-day basis, reviewing budgets and schedules to identify existing or emerging problems.
2. Manage personnel needs to maintain project efficiency and to see that all tasks are completed within schedule and budgets; confer with project personnel to provide team building and problem resolution.
3. Coordinate with Program Manager/Department Manager in providing guidance and technical advice to project staff; evaluate performance; implement corrective actions; and professional development to staff.
4. Develop, lead, and execute design elements to include site planning, detailing, grading, drainage, and stormwater management, utility design, and other unique project requirements.
5. As requested, prepare and review the technical elements of proposals including scope, implementation, and scheduling projections.
6. Evaluate design efforts of the team and provide oversight and review of work products under their purview.
7. Work simultaneously on multiple tasks of varying size and complexity.
8. Develop moderately complex design documents, specifications, and reports to summarize existing conditions and recommend design solutions.
9. Interact with internal staff, other departments and design disciplines, program managers, and clients.
10. Occasional to moderate travel to other project sites may be required; occasionally, international travel may be required.

What You Need to Succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
2. 10-15 years of experience in the duties outlined.
3. Experience in land development and permitting in the state of Pennsylvania.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on all levels, internally and externally.
5. Ability to conceptualize and think creatively.
6. Ability to maintain close client relationships based on trust, communication, and understanding of their needs.
7. Demonstrated ability to properly address and manage change.
8. Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Preferred qualifications:

1. PE license.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,980 - $163,949 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

1. Medical, dental, vision insurance.
2. 401k Retirement Plan.
3. Health Savings Account (HSA).
4. Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
5. Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability.
6. Professional and personal development.
7. Generous paid time off.
8. Commuter and wellness benefits.