What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Land Development position at Sambatek, LLC?
Description
Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota, Texas, and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success.
Summary
We're looking for a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of land development projects for one of our key clients. In this role, you'll oversee and coordinate project delivery while also identifying opportunities to grow and expand our work with existing commercial land development clients. Success in this position means providing exceptional client service and strengthening a long-standing partnership.
You'll also take ownership of key performance measures like scope, revenue, profitability, quality, and utilization to ensure project success. We're seeking someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for growing alongside our team.
- Work Location: On-site with flexible work arrangements
- Pay Rate Type: Salary (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications)
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, permitting, and implementation of commercial land development projects
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures
- Coordinate design efforts with clients, contractors, architects, and other consultants
- Provide clear and effective day-to-day guidance to project team staff and assist with workload planning and task assignments
- Engage with clients regularly to provide updates, manage expectations, and maintain strong working relationships
- Represent Sambatek at project meetings with municipalities, clients, and external stakeholders
- Support business development by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and assisting with proposal preparation
- Proactively manage project finances, including preparing change orders, invoicing, and supporting collection efforts
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed at key milestones
- Contribute to the achievement of QA/QC goals and help define project objectives and resource needs
Requirements
- 5 years of managing land development projects (with a preference for experience in multi-site development)
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Land Planning, or other relevant degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment
- Proven ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to shifting priorities throughout the day
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
- Committed to delivering high-quality work and building lasting client relationships
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment
- Ability to occasionally move equipment/objects weighing up to 10 pounds
Benefit Information
Regular full-time employees will have access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- HSA and FSA options
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement 401(k) plan with company match
Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.