Project Manager​/Client Team Leader, Land Development - Tustin, CA

Project Manager / Client Team Leader, Land Development - Tustin, CA

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At David Evans and Associates, our Land Development team is recognized for thoughtful innovation and responsive service. Our technical expertise and deep understanding of the built and natural environments drive our commitment to creating enduring legacies that resonate with local values. Whether transforming vacant land into vibrant communities or reusing underutilized spaces, our services are customized to realize your vision from entitlement to ribbon cutting.

By delivering comprehensive land planning, urban development, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and environmental stewardship, DEA is consistently helping our clients deliver award‑winning projects that set new industry standards and enhance our communities.

• Responsible for the full lifecycle relationship with Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and for selling all DEA services, regardless of internal or business unit structure.
• Develop significant new business, lead client teams, participate on other client teams, lead cross‑business unit selling, assess client technology trends, and perform client sales forecasting.
• Manage the overall client experience and build, maintain, and deepen the client relationships, including delivery of the DEA Difference.
• Monitor project manager performance on their client’s projects.
• Conduct client experience surveys (if not the PM on the project).
• Coach project managers on client expectations and provide feedback on project manager and delivery team performance, including removing underperforming project managers or staff.
• Engage in project recovery and support collections as needed.
• Determine pursuit staffing and teaming partners, and make go/no‑go decisions.
• Be ultimately responsible for client profitability, favorable contract terms, revenue forecasting, and the client sales result.

• Serve as a pursuit champion and project manager as appropriate for Land Development projects.
• Ensure excellence in project execution for on‑time, on‑budget deliverables of quality that meet or exceed the industry’s standard of care.
• Provide design leadership and guidance to project teams and staff. Review engineering documents and deliverables for compliance with contractual requirements as part of DEA’s Quality Management requirements.
• Work with the Group Leader to ensure office resources are available to complete existing project work as well as work committed to in proposals.
• Attract, develop, and retain key talent; set expectations and manage performance.
• Partner with appropriate Business Unit staff to support employee development and career growth opportunities for project delivery staff.
• Work with the Group Leader to ensure the office meets Business Unit metrics and DEA’s stated key results including, but not limited to, sales, backlog, growth, utilization, accounts receivable, employee satisfaction, team satisfaction, client satisfaction, profit, at‑work revenue factor, operating income, and days sales outstanding.
• Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting (set up, budgeting, etc.), contracting, and quality requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or other related field
• 10+ years of experience working on residential, commercial, industrial, K‑12 or parks related projects
• 5+ years in a business development role with local private developers and public agencies

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and…