Project Manager (Land Development)

About this role

PROJECT MANAGER (LAND DEVELOPMENT) - Santa Clara, CA

What we're looking for?

The Project Manager serves as the lead for assigned land development projects. Working under the supervision of a senior manager, this role is responsible for not only the technical design but the management of the client, the project and the team, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations. The Project Manager 1 also facilitates coordination across disciplines, agencies, and clients, while supporting junior team members.

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 removed]. 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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