Development Project Manager

Tait & Associates, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

34d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Development Project Manager to lead high-impact projects from concept through completion. This is a client-facing, cross-functional leadership role where you’ll coordinate with internal teams, consultants, agencies, and municipalities to drive successful project outcomes. You’ll be central to managing entitlements, permitting, construction documentation, and stakeholder communications ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and in line with TAIT’s high standards.

Requirements

5+ years of real estate development, architecture, engineering, or construction project management experience, with a focus on commercial, industrial, or mixed-use projects.
Proven ability to manage complex project workflows, direct consultants, and navigate entitlement, permitting, and plan check processes.
Experience working with or alongside general contractors, including coordinating construction activities, reviewing progress, managing RFIs/submittals, and resolving field issues.
Strong understanding of due diligence, site feasibility analyses, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated success in leading client coordination, managing contracts, and overseeing all project communications.
Prior experience submitting plans and interfacing with municipalities and public agencies
Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and other project management or scheduling tools; Adobe Creative Suite experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, urban planning, real estate development, or a related field.
Advanced communication skills, with the ability to lead client meetings, present to agency staff, and coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, and internal leadership.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities, including managing multiple active projects, complex schedules, and competing deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely reports, budgets, and project updates that support decision-making.
Proficiency with project planning and documentation tools (MS Project, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions proactively.
Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude with a commitment to maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

Manages development projects from entitlements through construction documents, ensuring milestones and client objectives are met.
Oversee site feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments to guide project decisions.
Develops and maintains project schedules and budgets; leads entitlement processing, agency coordination, and plan check workflows.
Manages and tracks permits across multiple projects to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
Coordinates consultants, contractors, and suppliers to secure timely delivery of plans, reports, and materials.
Provides regular project updates, including schedule, budget, and risk reporting with clear action items and mitigation strategies.
Conducts construction observation visits and prepares concise progress reports for stakeholders.
Performs additional project oversight responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development.
Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits.
TAIT’s core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career.
Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
Dental Plans with little to no deductible
Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
Company paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
Support for professional growth and development.
Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)