Assistant Project Manager | Development

Overview

About EPD Solutions:
Our mission is to create an environment where we can share our passion for expertise, planning, the growth of our people, and the development of partnerships that shape the communities we serve. Our 5 core values are to Act with Integrity, Prioritize People, Innovate as a Team, Respect Always, and have a Passion for Expertise.

Job Location:

Irvine, CA

Position Type:
Full Time

Our focus is on building relationships as we support each other and our clients through the complex regulatory and interdisciplinary processes required to thoughtfully and effectively complete projects. Our success depends on extensive team collaboration and successful communication.

We cultivate a supportive team culture with generous health care, retirement, and discretionary bonus packages.

The Assistant Project Manager will play an integral role in the daily operations of the company and contribute to its overall success. This position will support the Development and Construction Department.

The ideal candidate is a person who is willing to learn, and in doing so is not fearful of accepting new tasks and responsibilities to seek solutions to complex issues and achieve desired project goals. This individual can work independently, demonstrate reliability, pro-activeness, strong communication, organization, and task management techniques, while maintaining professionalism in the face of deadlines.

• Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of assigned projects
• Thoroughly review project documentation and reporting to be familiar with all requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules and identify and communicate project risks
• Understands and can communicate the CEQA process and incorporate CEQA tasks into project schedules
• Facilitate client facing meetings and identify actions required as needed
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of technical studies, jurisdictional requirements and comments, conditions of approval, and mitigation measures
• Able to prioritize project deliverables across multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of project description components and identify and correct any inaccuracies
• Develop and own jurisdictional relationships to support project success
• Mentors and delegates tasks to junior associates including coordinators and senior coordinators
• Effectively coordinate project task completion with key team members throughout the company
• Maintain consistent communications with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project life cycle
• Assist with tracking and coordinating contracts including the subconsultant bid process and anticipates change orders
• Uphold EPD core values in everyday interactions with internal and external partners

• 2-4 years of experience and a bachelor's in a related field preferred; or a combination of equivalent education and work experience required.
• Experience in reading technical reports, construction and design drawings, and municipal codes required
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Proven interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication and emotional intelligence
• Passion for learning all aspects of development and construction including CEQA and technical studies
• Have intermediate Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with development related software (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Bluebeam) required

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid time off including PTO, several holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Years
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Package

Salary: $93,800 - $105,000 per year