Project Manager (Land Development)

Reports To: Senior Project Manager Status: Full-time, Exempt EPS Group is seeking an experienced, Arizona-licensed Project Manager (Professional Engineer) to lead multidisciplinary design teams, drive project delivery from initial entitlements through closeout, and serve as a trusted advisor to key commercial clients. If you thrive on mentoring emerging engineering talent, managing project financials, and shaping communities across the Southwest, we want to hear from you. At EPS Group, you will step into an employed owned, collaborative culture backed by exceptional benefits, clear career advancement, and a leadership team invested in your growth and success. Primary Areas of Focus - Commercial Project Lifecycle - Entitlements and Permitting Process - Client and Stakeholder Management - Jurisdictional Coordination and Agency Approvals - Resource and Technical Production Management - Professional Development and Team Mentorship Core Responsibilities - Sign and seal plans and reports that were made under your direction and management. - Professional Engineering License with Arizona - Manage, lead, and oversee all team activities, including production documents, client management, internal team management, and project financials. - Develop project timelines, including phases, completion dates, and milestones, and establish workflow and project plan. - Participate in new project interviews and meetings. - Lead and coordinate project kickoff and closeout meetings and Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and external design partners. - Serve as the primary client contact to understand goals, ensure the design meets their needs and specifications, and represent the client in public meetings. - Monitor project health by reviewing project plans, design, budgets, billings, schedule, and progress, resolve problems, and coordinate all project activities. Course correct with team members to make sure project objectives are met (including other departments and sub-consultants). - Delegate project tasks to team members promptly, provide clear direction on tasks and expectations on deliverables, and establish clear deadlines with team member affirmation. - Consult collaboratively with the external design teams to achieve project goals. - Responsible for invoice management, including change orders and additional services. - Responsible for managing permit submittal processes and coordination with review authorities. Ability to determine these requirements quickly as project locations vary. - Provide quality assurance and control. Provide direction to technical staff on project issues and general engineering principles. - Responsible for resource management for the project team. - Oversee the technical engineering components of the project. - Increase the team's overall effectiveness by developing staff, aligning individual team member strengths with appropriate project tasks, identifying potential obstacles (both internal and external), and performing reviews. - Balance staffing and workload through collaboration with the team, other PMs, and SPM - Monitor the work of team members to ensure that they adhere to industry standards and best practices. - Participate in new hire interviews and staffing selection. - Conduct annual 1:1’s with staff and performance reviews in alignment with the performance management cycle. - Mentor team members throughout their career. - Responsible for completing personal timecards accurately and reviewing and approving associate timecards on time. - Communicate effectively (written and verbal) internally (interdepartmental and intradepartmental) and externally (inclusive of clients, sub-consultants, municipalities). - Participate in the execution of strategic initiatives. - Evaluate company practices and processes to provide input for continuous improvement. - Be an ambassador for EPS at industry events and conferences. May require attending project team and public meetings after hours. - Perform other duties as assigned by SPM. - Achieve a 70% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training. Preferred Skills & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field. - Minimum of 10 years of experience with commercial land development projects with a proven record of success as a project engineer and solid technical background. - Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and civil engineering QA/QC. - Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to interface both in person and remotely (videoconferencing, phone, etc.). - Must demonstrate the ability to closely monitor project progress from a financial and schedule front with an eye for identifying scope creep elements. - Promote a positive teamwork environment, 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 organization skills and attention to detail. - Demonstrated ability to work accurately, follow procedures and schedules, and prioritize multiple tasks for highly technically capable individuals in a complex matrix environment. - Effectively delegates tasks (production and administrative) to allow for an increased focus on management tasks. - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance. Physical Requirements - Required to stand, walk, and sit. - The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally. - The position requires a normal range of hearing. - The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally. - Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching. - Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. - Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment. Perks & Benefits - Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance - Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave - Paid holidays - Paid Time Off - Bereavement leave - Discretionary bonuses, if applicable