Development Project Manager

I’m recruiting for a client that provides environmental services throughout the development process. With a holistic approach that integrates expertise in planning, entitlements, and environmental consulting, their team helps clients maintain greater control over project outcomes, timelines, and overall development costs. They are seeking a Project Manage r with experience in due diligence, entitlements, and post-entitlement processes. In this role, you will collaborate with architects, designers, and civil engineers to guide projects through local government approvals and move developments forward. Responsibilities: Ability to estimate and develop appropriate project scopes and budgets with minimal oversight Ensure all assigned project tasks are completed on-schedule and within budget Consistently engages in project solutioning with required internal and external stakeholders Proactively mitigates projects risks and issues and can successfully navigate complex project requests Initiates and leads decision making meetings with jurisdictions and project stakeholders Manages and coordinates community outreach for controversial projects and can navigate political opposition Understands the nuanced requirements of multiple project types and design criteria Has strong technical knowledge and understands CEQA and technical study impacts to project and project schedule Anticipate and prepare/delegate change orders and contract amendments and manage escalations as needed Ensure all internal and external interactions with team members, vendors, and clients meet expectations Provide consistent leadership and mentorship to project management team and junior associates Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years minimum of related work experience or equivalent combination required Strong leadership ability and experience Knowledge of entitlement and post-entitlement processes Proven interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication and emotional intelligence Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with advanced problem-solving skills Understands multiple project types and requirements including CEQA and technical studies Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint experience Experience with development related software (e.g., Smart Sheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Bluebeam) Experience in reading technical reports, construction and design drawings, and municipal codes #J-18808-Ljbffr