Project Manager-Planning and Development

Project Manager-Planning and Development

Tribal, 2 Kwaaypaay Court, El Cajon, California, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive. Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state‑of‑the‑art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.

Project Manager

Sycuan is looking for a driven and dynamic Project Manager who’s ready to take the lead on exciting projects that make a real impact. If you enjoy turning ideas into reality, collaborating across teams, and seeing projects through from concept to completion, this role is for you!

Under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Development, performs project planning and project management/construction management duties, oversees major and minor projects including infrastructure rehabilitation, manages consultants and contractors, manages project budgets, completes critical research, coordinates with outside agencies and other Sycuan departments as required, and prepares and presents reports to the General Council, Business Committee, Tribal Committees and other departments as appropriate.

Other projects may be assigned to Planning and Development by the Tribal Council as they arise, such as assisting with the Planning Department’s general tasks.

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Note:

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Ensures compliance with Tribal ordinances, resolutions and direction provided by the Tribal Council
• Ensures, as required, projects and activities occurring on Trust and/or Fee owned property complying with federal, state and local regulations including, but not limited to NEPA, CEQA and County regulations
• Assists in establishing planning schedules and prepares action plans, timelines, and other related documents according to established procedures
• Oversees major and minor capital and research projects, including but not limited to, project research, preparation of project scope, preparation of contracts, requests for proposals, reference checks, construction management, management of project schedules, change orders and budgets, management and coordination of project consultants and contractors, coordination and approval of project delivery and “commissioning”.
• Generally, assists with research and data collection pertaining to specific projects as assigned
• Assists with distribution of schedules, reports and analysis to project participants
• Assists with the implementation of established department, project, and Tribal goals and objectives
• Assists with preparation of department budgets.
• Assists with the preparation of planning resolutions, ordinances, amendments, and policies
• Assists with the preparation of local permits and documents (County Encroachment Permits, Water/Sewer Meter Service Connections, etc.) , as required by the project.
• Assists with the implementation of, and compliance with, approved policies and procedures
• Maintains professional, responsible, and positive working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Responds to requests for information from public entities according to established procedures
• Attends planning, Tribal Council, General Council, Tribal Committee, community and/or other meetings as required
• Attends educational and certification classes as instructed
• Provides support to the Director of Planning & Development as required
• Supports the GIS Manager with Sycuan’s Geographic Information System, including data collection, reporting, analysis, map generation, and…