Project Manager – Construction; Land Development & Restoration

About the Job

Bancroft Construction Services (BCS) provides construction management, environmental compliance, and restoration services for public and private infrastructure projects throughout Southern California. Our team works closely with engineers, environmental professionals, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality projects that meet technical, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

We are seeking a Project Manager with experience in land development and environmental restoration projects to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in dynamic construction environments, excels at coordination and problem-solving, and understands the intersection of construction and environmental compliance.

This is ahybrid position that combines office-based work with regular field presence and travel to active project sites throughout the Southern California region.

The Project Manager – Construction willbe responsible for managing land development, restoration, and infrastructure projects while ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, budgets, and environmental permits. The Project Manager will coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on time and within scope.

This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to make informed decisions in active construction environments.

Approximately 50% travelisrequiredto support oversight and coordination across multiple project sites throughout Southern California.

• Plan, manage, and oversee construction projects related to land development, site improvements, and environmental restoration

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and resource allocation

• Coordinate pre-construction activities including permitting, contractor selection, subcontractor coordination, and project planning

• Oversee construction activities through regular site visits to ensure compliance with design plans, specifications, safety requirements, and environmentalpermitconditions

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies

• Monitor project progress,identify risks ordelays, and implement corrective actions as needed

• Reviewcontractor submittals, change orders, invoices, and progress reports

• Ensure environmental compliance requirements are integrated into construction activities and schedules

• Conduct site visits, progress meetings, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders across multiple project locations

• Prepare project documentation, reports, and closeout materials

• Support business development efforts through project planning, cost estimating, and proposal support as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management, land development, or environmental restoration projects

• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to multiple project sites throughout Southern California

• Experience managing land development, grading, drainage, and restoration projects

• Familiarity with environmental permitting and compliance requirements (CEQA, NEPA, CWA, CESA, FESA)

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including engineers, biologists, inspectors,…