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Project Manager (Land Development)

Kier + Wright
Escondido, USA
Manager · 8+ years experience
Onsite
$120,000 - $135,000
Discovered 6 days ago

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What you will do

  • Project Management
  • Project Initiation & Planning
  • Contract & Proposal Management
  • Budget & Cost Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Team & Resource Management
  • Client & Stakeholder Communication
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Project Closeout
  • Technical
  • Prepare civil engineering plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D from concept to construction documents.
  • Produce technical exhibits for agency coordination or public presentations.
  • Independently design site grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems.
  • Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations, SWPPPs, and engineering reports.
  • Support entitlement and permitting processes with technical documents and coordination.
  • Ensure all designs comply with jurisdictional standards and environmental regulations.
  • Participate in construction cost estimation and plan reviews.
  • Develop and maintain detailed construction drawings, exhibits, and CAD models.
  • Use modeling software for utility systems, water quality, and stormwater modeling.
  • Implement QA/QC procedures throughout project phases
  • Review deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance
  • Coordination & Communication
  • Contact for clients and subconsultants.
  • Lead internal meetings to track progress and align team efforts.
  • Support project team with timely responses to RFIs and permit comments.
  • May coordinate with project lead or accounting on monthly billing
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Manage internal task delegation, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met.
  • Responsible for employee utilization targets
  • Assist in performance evaluations and skill development plans.
  • Mentor junior staff for career development.
  • Business Development & Marketing
  • Build long term relationships with clients
  • May participate in industry events and/or client interviews
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Participate in all phases of project management, under the supervisor of an Associate/Principal. Executes low risk items with authority and escalates large risk and/or financial decisions.
  • What you have
  • EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent level of experience
  • Additional Experience/License
  • 5+ years of experience land development w/ Professional Engineering License,
  • 8+ years of experience land development w/out a Professional Engineering License,
  • Additional certifications a plus, e.g QSP/QSD, PMP
  • General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam, required. Additional software a plus, e.g. Agtek, StormCAD, Hydrology/hydraulic modeling software.
  • Detailed understanding of civil engineering design workflows and permitting processes.
  • Detailed understanding and production of Entitlements/Planning documents
  • Detailed understanding of Topographic and boundary surveys
  • Understanding of construction management
  • PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
  • Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
  • Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
  • Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
  • Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
  • Why Join Us?
  • Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
  • Competitive Pay ($120,000 - $135,000 DOE + location)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Free office snacks
  • Much more!
  • We welcome the opportunity to partner with recruitment agencies when additional support is needed. To ensure a consistent hiring process, all inquiries, including partnership opportunities and candidate submissions, must be directed to [email protected]. In addition, Kier + Wright does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies that do not have an executed agreement in place or have not been specifically engaged for a particular search. Any unsolicited candidate information submitted outside of this process may be considered the property of Kier + Wright, and no placement fee or other financial obligation will be incurred.
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent level of experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam, required. Additional software a plus, e.g. Agtek, StormCAD, Hydrology/hydraulic modeling software.

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