Sr. Land Development Project Manager

KCI Technologies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead land development projects in a collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage a design team, prepare technical proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff. The company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and values integrity, providing employees with the freedom to innovate and grow. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact in the community, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Family-friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training and mentoring resources

Employee ownership

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 9-14 years of professional experience in land development engineering.
• PE license required for this position.
• Experience with land use regulations and permitting in Florida preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects and mentor junior staff in land development.
• Prepare technical proposals and ensure project compliance with budgets.
• Conduct site visits and gather necessary data for project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Land Development Engineering

Communication Skills

Technical Proposal Preparation

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Project

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

KCI Technologies is hiring a Sr. Project Manager with experience in Land Development engineering to join our team in Tampa, FL or Fort Lauderdale, FL!

• The Senior Project Manager must demonstrate the ability to manage design projects and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management experience required, with experience in managing and growing a design team preferred.
• Provide detailed design of various land development projects including residential, commercial, industrial, sediment and stormwater management, and utility design (sewer, water, etc.).
• Experience with land use regulations and permitting required. Experience in Florida preferred.
• Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
• Work with junior staff on production and assist in their professional development.
• Prepare permit applications and pursue approval.
• Ensure schedules, budgets, and quality control standards are achieved and maintained.
• Provide expert testimony at public meetings and hearings.
• Prepare contract documents suitable for bidding.
• Perform contract management and billing.
• Monitor the quality and progress of construction projects.
• Strong computer skills are required: MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Project are a plus.
• PE license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 9 - 14 years of professional experience.
• Appropriate professional certification preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Performance Expectations

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.
• Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required.
• Complete other duties as required/assigned.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Report monthly proposal results to operations manager.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (75%-80% typical).
• Attend bi-weekly (or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks.
• Chart and provide project performance results.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required.
• Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Ensure effective use of equipment and personnel.
• Meet monthly (or more frequently as necessary) with project analyst to review project invoices.
• Meet monthly with practice leader to review project performance.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
• Prepare and submit monthly project completion reports.
• Prepare interpractice agreements and/or outside requests as required.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects.
• Prepare monthly project staff utilization plans.
• Propose and negotiate scope, schedule, and fee estimates for tasks and projects.
• Provide bi-weekly percent complete data to project assistant.
• Provide monthly project updates to practice leader.
• Provide monthly WIP/AR comments to the operations manager.
• Provide technical project and staff oversight.
• Provide weekly new project budget data to the practice leader.
• Serve as project or task manager on select projects.
• Compare field data to design plans.
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs as needed.
• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval.
• Read and interpret technical documents required for project execution.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.