Project Manager (Land Development)

EPS Group•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

EPS Group is seeking an experienced, Arizona-licensed Professional Engineer to lead multidisciplinary commercial land development projects from initial entitlements through closeout and serve as a trusted advisor to commercial clients. The role oversees project delivery, technical engineering, client and stakeholder coordination, project financials, permitting, resource management, quality assurance, and staff development. The position also contributes to company initiatives and represents EPS Group at industry events and conferences. It reports to the Senior Project Manager and is full-time, exempt. The role targets a 70% billable utilization rate and may require attending project team and public meetings after hours. EPS Group describes its culture as employee-owned and collaborative, with benefits, career advancement opportunities, and leadership support for employee growth.

Requirements

Arizona Professional Engineering license.
At least 10 years of experience with commercial land development projects, with a proven record of success as a project engineer and a solid technical background.
Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field.
Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and civil engineering quality assurance and quality control.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to interact in person and remotely.
Ability to monitor project progress financially and against schedules and identify potential scope creep.
Ability to promote teamwork and lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of civil engineering design processes, plan set preparation, and obtaining agency approvals.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work accurately, follow procedures and schedules, and prioritize multiple tasks in a complex matrix environment.
Ability to delegate production and administrative tasks effectively.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit; lift 40 pounds occasionally; and perform prolonged sitting with bending and reaching 15% of the time.
Normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Responsibilities

Sign and seal plans and reports prepared under the employee’s direction and management.
Manage, lead, and oversee team activities, including production documents, client management, internal team management, and project financials.
Develop project timelines, phases, completion dates, milestones, workflows, and project plans.
Participate in new project interviews and meetings.
Lead and coordinate project kickoff and closeout meetings, as well as project coordination meetings with internal team members and external design partners.
Serve as the primary client contact, understand client goals, ensure designs meet client needs and specifications, and represent clients in public meetings.
Monitor project plans, designs, budgets, billings, schedules, and progress; resolve problems and coordinate project activities.
Coordinate with team members, other departments, and sub-consultants to keep projects on track and meet objectives.
Delegate project tasks, provide clear direction and deliverable expectations, and establish deadlines with team members.
Collaborate with external design teams to achieve project goals.
Manage invoices, change orders, and additional services.
Manage permit submittals and coordinate with review authorities, determining requirements for different project locations.
Provide quality assurance and quality control, and direct technical staff on project issues and general engineering principles.
Manage project team resources and oversee technical engineering components.
Develop staff, align team members’ strengths with project tasks, identify obstacles, and conduct reviews to improve team effectiveness.
Balance staffing and workload in collaboration with the team, other Project Managers, and the Senior Project Manager.
Monitor team members’ work for adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Participate in new-hire interviews and staffing selection.
Conduct annual one-on-ones and performance reviews in alignment with the performance management cycle.
Mentor team members throughout their careers.
Complete personal timecards accurately and review and approve associate timecards on time.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with internal teams, clients, sub-consultants, and municipalities.
Participate in strategic initiatives and provide input on company practices and processes for continuous improvement.
Represent EPS Group at industry events and conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager.
Achieve a 70% billable utilization rate.