Development Project Manager
Job in
Santa Ana, Orange County, California, 92725, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Tait & Associates, Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
From Plans to Progress – Guide Meaningful Development with TAIT
Why TAIT?
- Own the Process – Lead projects from entitlement through construction documentation
- Collaborative Teams – Supportive culture built on trust and mentorship
- Work–Life Balance – Start earning vacation from your very first day
- Purposeful Impact – Designs that serve communities & environment
Launch the next chapter of your career—
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We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Development Project Manager to lead high-impact projects from concept through completion. This is a client-facing, cross-functional leadership role where you’ll coordinate with internal teams, consultants, agencies, and municipalities to drive successful project outcomes. You’ll be central to managing entitlements, permitting, construction documentation, and stakeholder communications ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and in line with TAIT’s high standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Manages development projects from entitlements through construction documents, ensuring milestones and client objectives are met.
- Oversee site feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments to guide project decisions.
- Develops and maintains project schedules and budgets; leads entitlement processing, agency coordination, and plan check workflows.
- Manages and tracks permits across multiple projects to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
- Coordinates consultants, contractors, and suppliers to secure timely delivery of plans, reports, and materials.
- Provides regular project updates, including schedule, budget, and risk reporting with clear action items and mitigation strategies.
- Conducts construction observation visits and prepares concise progress reports for stakeholders.
- Performs additional project oversight responsibilities as needed.
- 5+ years of real estate development, architecture, engineering, or construction project management experience, with a focus on commercial, industrial, or mixed-use projects.
- Proven ability to manage complex project workflows, direct consultants, and navigate entitlement, permitting, and plan check processes.
- Experience working with or alongside general contractors, including coordinating construction activities, reviewing progress, managing RFIs/submittals, and resolving field issues.
- Strong understanding of due diligence, site feasibility analyses, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated success in leading client coordination, managing contracts, and overseeing all project communications.
- Prior experience submitting plans and interfacing with municipalities and public agencies.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and other project management or scheduling tools;
Adobe Creative Suite experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, urban planning, real estate development, or a related field.
- Advanced communication skills, with the ability to lead client meetings, present to agency staff, and coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, and internal leadership.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, including managing multiple active projects, complex schedules, and competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely reports, budgets, and project updates that support decision-making.
- Proficiency with project planning and documentation tools (MS Project, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions proactively.
- Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude with a commitment to maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Attend meetings at job site locations, various municipalities (hearings) or TAIT offices.
- Ability to drive a vehicle to job site or client meetings; drop-off of plans at various municipalities.
- Ability to lift and carry plan sets that can weigh up to 20lbs; cart provided for assistance.
Salary range for position: $90,000/yr - $120,000/yr
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