Site Development Project Manager

Environmental Design Group is hiring a Site Development Project Manager in Columbus, OH, responsible for planning and managing site development projects. Duties include supervising associates, managing project budgets and schedules, ensuring client satisfaction, communicating with stakeholders, and preparing proposals. Candidates should have a relevant degree, certifications, and extensive project management experience. The role emphasizes technical leadership and client relationship building.
About the position

Environmental Design Group is seeking a qualified project manager to plan and manage projects for our Site Development Client Service Group. The projects may include master planning and site development, site evaluation and feasibility studies, site utilities and stormwater management, detailed design and construction documents, and bidding and construction phase services. This position will provide both technical and client management project leadership. As a Project Manager, you will supervise associates directly or indirectly, providing ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables. You will manage all activities for assigned projects, including scheduling work, project budgets, directing associates and subconsultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work. You will also communicate regularly with clients on project status and maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups. Additionally, you will prepare proposals/contracts, identify potential funding sources, and monitor/mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities
• Supervise associates directly or indirectly, providing ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
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• Review, mentor, develop and manage associate's performance of project goals and company expectations.
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• Manage all activities for assigned projects including scheduling work, project budgets, directing associates and subconsultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
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• Report project budget variances to Director, along with a plan to bring project back into compliance.
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• Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
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• Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
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• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups.
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• Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
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• Prepare proposals/contracts, and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables, and scope based upon client dialogue and project understanding.
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• Identify potential funding sources.
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• Identify project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
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• Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
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• Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
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• Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
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• Identify future projects/opportunities, services, and client needs.
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• Attend networking events, trade shows, and technical conferences for business development purposes.
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• Adhere to the company's QA/QC Performance Standards.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
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• PE, AICP, or other relevant certification.
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• 10+ years of experience in project management.
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• 4+ years of supervisory experience.
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• Proficiency in MS Office and computer-aided design and other industry-based software.
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• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Analytical and creative thinking.
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• Excellent leadership and organizational skills in a team-oriented environment.
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• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.

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