Project Manager II, Land Development Civil Engineering

Michael Baker International•Santa Ana, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Land Development Practice Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, we guide clients through the entire life cycle of a project, beginning with due diligence, initial site planning and entitlement approvals, through final engineering, construction management, and surveying. Our engineering team collaborates with in-house planning and surveying professionals to deliver quality service that achieves our clients’ strategic development goals. We understand that land development engineering for commercial, residential, and public use requires a creative, cost-effective, and schedule-driven approach. Michael Baker International is seeking a Project/Technical Manager II to join the team in our Santa Ana, CA office as part of our growing Land Development group within the Land Development and Infrastructure Practice. The successful candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters. This individual will work within an interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS professionals, architects, MEP+FP professionals, estimators, department leaders, and quality design staff to ensure each delivery design is coordinated and meets our clients’ requirements and expectations. A hybrid working arrangement is available within the Southern California area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
7–10 years of civil design and project management experience with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects
California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations, subconsultants, project budgets, schedules, and change management
Strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective client and team relationships
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3D

Nice To Haves

Experience with land development, site development, grading and drainage, utility design, and local/state agency permitting highly preferred

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen client relationships to deliver exceptional service and project success
Lead project planning, including scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and execution strategies
Develop and drive Project Management Plans (PMPs) for complex, multidisciplinary projects
Lead, mentor, and empower project teams by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations
Serve as a hands-on project leader, providing both technical expertise and team leadership
Assign and oversee design work, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality deliverables
Keep projects on track by managing schedules, budgets, resources, and performance
Ensure project execution aligns with company standards, client expectations, and quality requirements
Participate in design and quality reviews, providing recommendations that strengthen project outcomes
Collaborate with clients, vendors, project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and drive results
Monitor project financial performance and implement effective project controls throughout the project life cycle
Act as the primary client contact, fostering strong partnerships and clear communication
Mentor and develop staff to support career growth and team success
Create, interpret, and review 2D and 3D engineering and design documents
Champion quality and compliance by promoting best practices and adherence to project management standards