Program Manager - Land Development

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Program Manager is responsible for overall management of multiple contracts to include multiple project types. This position serves as the client manager for a specific market or client, may have more open-ended, IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity), or MSA (Master Services Agreement) contracts, and may oversee multiple Project Managers. This position is responsible for the oversight of projects to include design, communication, personnel management, budget, schedule, quality control, business development, and client communication/ relationship

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation & modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Manages large clients/projects, strategic clients, and clients/projects which may require more complex, multi-departmental services exceeding $2M revenue; responsible for project profit objectives.
• Creates and tracks larger, more complex, and/or multi-departmental client proposals including writing scope, technical & price proposals, statements of interests, amendments, developing budgets & schedules, and identifying potential issues.
• Prepares workload forecasting reports.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, survey, and other rules, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Possesses knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to design of projects.
• Prepares technical and price proposals, statements of interests, amendments, and schedules.
• Promotes, utilizes, and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to improve the quality of deliverables and reduce design errors & omissions.
• Prepares, reviews, and coordinates contract agreements for projects. Signs contract agreement within the allotted parameters provided.
• Identifies new markets, develops leads & opportunities, performs business development activities, and pursues new geographies.
• Coaches, mentors, and motivates project team members and sub-consultants.
• Directs, mentors, and guides team members and staff; provides annual performance evaluations and career development plans.
• Manages project risk in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in position relevant Engineering/ Architectural field from ABET or NAAB accredited school preferred, Landscape Architecture, or related field of study.
• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: PE, RA, PLA, PLS, or other professional licensure in field of expertise strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level of knowledge with MS Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Deltek Vision, etc. Must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a Project Team, possess strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and strong time management skills. Must be able to interact professionally with clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other external sources in a professional manner. Must be proficient in public speaking, creating presentations, and delegation.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.