Project Manager (PE) (Land Development)

ZipRecruiter; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee land development projects. The role involves managing teams, developing project timelines, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a Professional Engineering License, along with extensive experience in land development. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Bereavement leave

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in land development projects with proven success.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and oversee all team activities and project financials.
• Develop project timelines and prepare contracts and proposals.
• Serve as the primary client contact and monitor project health.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor's in civil, environmental, or related engineering field

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Pipe Networks

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

Reports To: Senior Project Manager

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Primary Areas of Focus

• Professional Development
• Client Management
• Resource Management
• Proposals & Invoice Management
• Project Lifecycle

Core Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and oversee all team activities, including production documents, client management, internal team management, and project financials.
• Develop project timelines, including phases, completion dates, milestones, workflows, and project plans.
• Prepare contracts and proposals, establish scope of work, schedules, and fees; submit proposals after review; participate in new project interviews.
• Lead project kickoff and closeout meetings; coordinate with internal team members and external design partners.
• Serve as the primary client contact to understand goals, ensure design meets their needs, and represent the client in meetings.
• Monitor project health by reviewing plans, design, budgets, billings, schedules, and progress; resolve issues; coordinate activities; course correct as needed.
• Delegate tasks, provide clear instructions, and establish deadlines; collaborate with external teams to achieve project goals.
• Manage invoices, change orders, and additional services.
• Oversee permit processes and coordinate with review authorities; ensure quality assurance and control; manage project resources.
• Oversee technical engineering components of projects.
• Develop staff, align strengths with tasks, identify obstacles, and perform reviews to increase team effectiveness.
• Balance staffing and workload; monitor adherence to standards; participate in hiring and performance reviews; mentor team members.
• Ensure accurate timecard management.
• Develop new business, maintain client relationships; aim for 25% new projects, 75% repeat clients.
• Communicate effectively internally and externally; participate in strategic initiatives; evaluate practices for improvement; represent EPS at industry events.
• Perform other duties; achieve 60-70% billable utilization; manage projects ranging from $500k to $1.8M with 4-8 staff members.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's in civil, environmental, or related engineering field.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in land development projects with proven success.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Pipe Networks.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence skills; ability to monitor project progress financially and schedule-wise; promote teamwork; strong understanding of civil engineering design and approvals; highly organized; capable of delegating and prioritizing.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit; visit project sites; hear adequately; lift 40 lbs occasionally; sit for prolonged periods; manual dexterity for computer operation; noise levels typical of an office environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental, vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; paid holidays, PTO, bereavement leave; discretionary bonuses.

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, advancement potential, and the chance to be part of a respected firm.