Project Manager / Project Engineer - Land Development

DEA is currently searching for a Professional Engineer to fill a Project Manager/Project Engineer role in our Land Development business unit, based out of Bakersfield, CA. The work will include management and design of a wide variety of land development projects. This individualwill work with a team of technical staff to produce entitlement and construction plans and supporting documentation.

Will also be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Assisting in the overall management of a project, including preparing of proposals, work plans and workload projections; serving as point of contact for clients on some projects.
• Helping resolve project design issues, providing project coordination, and helping maintain positive client and staff relationships.
• Providing overall technical design leadership to ensure client expectations are met for quality, schedule, and budget.
• Providing technical reviews; implementing DEA's quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Tracking progress and monitoring project financial performance.
• Assigning staff and delegating work; coaching less experienced engineering staff.
• Optimizing project execution to assure compliance with the scope of work and design criteria.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree
• 8 years of recent experience related to land development projects
• Demonstrated experience with permitting and entitlement processes
• Understanding of low impact development and sustainable design practices
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D design software skills
• Microsoft Project and/or other project management software

Preferred Qualifications:

• California Professional Engineering License
• 15 years of experience related to land development projects
• 7 years of experience managing technical staff

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary range is $125,000 - $150,000 based on applicable experience

Land Development Jobs with DEA:

Dave Evans built a successful professional services consulting firm based on his skill in designing residential communities. Since 1976, DEA has been recognized for preparing innovative designs that balance growth with environmental sensitivity. Today, our land development experts not only thoughtfully design residential communities, we find workable, creative solutions for complex land development projects, including industrial and transit-oriented development; commercial, retail, and entertainment projects; parks and recreation facilities; streetscapes; and master planned communities. DEA also excels at redevelopment. Converting blighted industrial areas into attractive mixed-use communities, mineral extraction sites into clean industry locations, and industrial waterfronts into gathering places are the kind of projects that speak to DEA's core purpose of improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.