Senior Project Manager - Land Development
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager is a senior practitioner on Westwood’s Land Development team, responsible for advancing business growth through marketing, work-winning, and client relationship development while overseeing civil engineering projects from preliminary studies through final design and construction administration. The role manages multiple pursuits and assignments, directs project scope, budget, schedule, and quality, and leads civil teams delivering projects for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. The position develops client relationships, identifies new opportunities, prepares proposals and pursuit strategies, and represents Westwood at industry events. It also directs and develops technical staff, coordinates internal disciplines and external project partners, ensures project profitability and quality, and supports the professional growth of engineers and technicians. This is a fully remote position for candidates located in the greater Sacramento area, with travel to project sites and other Westwood offices as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college; another discipline or equivalent experience may be substituted at management's discretion.
- Minimum of 10 years of total civil engineering experience, including at least 4 years in a Project Manager or equivalent leadership role.
- Demonstrated competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
- Experience in cost estimating, bid phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
- Ability to manage design projects profitably, including budget tracking, invoicing, and accounts receivable management.
- Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, qualification packages, and marketing pursuit strategies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and other Westwood offices as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California, or capable of obtaining licensure within 6 months.
- Experience with alternative project delivery methods.
- Established relationships with residential and commercial developers, builders, or public agency staff in the relevant market.
- Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects across varied land development sectors.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with developers, builders, owners, architects, and other external team members to execute projects and manage multi-party workflows.
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages; develop and implement marketing pursuit strategies to win new work.
- Build relationships with clients, peers, and public agency staff to support long-term business growth.
- Develop and direct civil project teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver civil consulting services and project deliverables.
- Manage land development civil engineering projects for residential, commercial, and institutional clients, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards throughout project phases.
- Manage internal support disciplines, including survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, coordinating technical details, schedules, and budgets.
- Implement and enforce the firm's QA/QC program across assigned project teams and deliverables.
- Work with City, County, and Utility staff to secure project plan approvals and resolve agency review comments.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources across project phases and priorities.
- Administer construction services, including responding to RFIs, attending contractor site meetings, and conducting construction observation.
- Lead and manage technical personnel, including assisting with hiring, assigning and overseeing work, reviewing deliverables, training staff, supporting professional development, maintaining morale, assisting with performance evaluations, and recommending compensation adjustments and promotions.
- Manage project financial performance, including accounts receivable, invoicing, budget tracking, and profitable delivery.
- Represent Westwood at industry events, cultivate repeat business, and pursue new client relationships.
- Train, mentor, and guide the professional growth of engineers and technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
