Development Project Manager

I'm recruiting for a client that provides environmental services throughout the development process. With a holistic approach that integrates expertise in planning, entitlements, and environmental consulting, their team helps clients maintain greater control over project outcomes, timelines, and overall development costs.They are seeking a Project Manager with experience in due diligence, entitlements, and post-entitlement processes. In this role, you will collaborate with architects, designers, and civil engineers to guide projects through local government approvals and move developments forward.Responsibilities:Ability to estimate and develop appropriate project scopes and budgets with minimal oversightEnsure all assigned project tasks are completed on-schedule and within budgetConsistently engages in project solutioning with required internal and external stakeholdersProactively mitigates projects risks and issues and can successfully navigate complex project requestsInitiates and leads decision making meetings with jurisdictions and project stakeholders.Manages and coordinates community outreach for controversial projects and can navigate political opposition.Understands the nuanced requirements of multiple project types and design criteriaHas strong technical knowledge and understands CEQA and technical study impacts to project and project scheduleAnticipate and prepare/delegate change orders and contract amendments and manage escalations as neededEnsure all internal and external interactions with team members, vendors, and clients meet expectationsProvide consistent leadership and mentorship to project management team and junior associatesQualifications:Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related work experience or equivalent combination requiredStrong leadership ability and experience requiredKnowledge of entitlement and post-entitlement processes requiredProven interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication and emotional intelligenceAbility to manage several projects simultaneously with advanced problem-solving skillsUnderstands multiple project types and requirements including CEQA and technical studiesIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint experience requiredExperience with development related software (e.g., Smart Sheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Bluebeam) requiredExperience in reading technical reports, construction and design drawings, and municipal codes required