Land Development Project Manager

About CDR

Commercial Development Resources (CDR) is a site development consultancy that integrates civil engineering, surveying, dry utilities, landscape architecture, and planning & permitting under one team. Aligned from entitlement through construction, our clients don't manage five consultants. They work with one development partner.

Based in Costa Mesa, California, we serve clients like AutoNation, Merlin Entertainments (LEGOLAND), Lithia Motors, The Irvine Company, Jack in the Box, Habit Burger, Popeyes, and Valar Atomics. We're licensed in 24 states and actively expanding into Texas to support clients executing rollout programs nationally. Corporate or individual, CDR brings the same skills, know how, and energy to each project.

At CDR, we foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and liveliness. We believe excellent results never have to come at the cost of work-life balance. We invest in our employees through a clear path to professional growth, generous benefits, and exceptional mentorship opportunities. Our small but high-impact team embarks on a company-wide annual trip because we live by the words "work hard, play hard." That's the CDR difference.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Oversight:

• Lead land development projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with local regulations and codes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, surveyors, and contractors.

Client Management:

• Establish on-going dialogue with clients, guiding them through various stages of the project.
• Notify clients of issues that may arise and provide effective solutions/game plan moving forward.
• Maintain existing client relationships and help foster new relationships for future project opportunities.

Office/Staff Leadership:

• Manage a team of engineers, including distributing workload and delegating tasks.
• Drive employee performance to ensure timely delivery and project success.
• Reinforce CDR's core values within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain quickly).
• 6 years of civil engineering experience with a focus on site/land development.
• Proven project management experience with demonstrated results.
• Demonstrated leadership/mentorship experience of junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of California site development regulations and permitting processes.

You are the perfect fit because you...

• Communicate clearly and consistently with clients and team members.
• Lead with knowledge, confidence, and can drive team performance to ensure timely delivery while fostering a positive work environment.
• Think like an entrepreneur and are keenly aware of potential clients and opportunities.
• Work with a sense of urgency, persistence, and integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance with vision, dental, and HSA plan (if applicable)
• 401K with 3% employer contributions, regardless of individual contributions
• 15 PTO days 10 Paid Holidays
• Annual all-expenses-paid company trip (past trips: backpacking, camping, food tours, and more!)
• Customizable schedule: flexible start times and half-day Friday option
• Professional development opportunities and financial assistance for licensure
• Clear path to growth through extensive mentorship via CDR's Launch Pod program

Commercial Development Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.