Project Manager II, Land Development

Land Development Practice

Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, we guide clients through the entire life cycle of a project, beginning with due diligence, initial site planning and entitlement approvals, through final engineering, construction management, and surveying.

Our engineering team collaborates with in-house planning and surveying professionals to deliver quality service that achieves our clients’ strategic development goals. We understand that land development engineering for commercial, residential, and public use requires a creative, cost-effective, and schedule-driven approach.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Land Development Project Manager to join our growing team in Temecula, California. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional interested in delivering successful projects, building client relationships, mentoring staff, and helping grow our Land Development practice in Southern California.

At Michael Baker, our culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and lasting impact in the communities we serve. You’ll work with talented professionals across disciplines in an environment that supports new ideas, professional growth, and teamwork. We value people who take ownership, think entrepreneurially, and are committed to building strong teams and client partnerships.

As a Project Manager, you will combine technical land development expertise with strong project and people leadership. You’ll manage existing projects and clients while helping expand our presence in Temecula and the broader Southern California market.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead land development projects, including technical design, financial performance, scope, schedule, and quality.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor and develop early-career engineers by providing hands-on guidance, sharing technical knowledge, and creating opportunities for growth and increased responsibility.
- Support business development and client relationships by identifying opportunities, strengthening partnerships, participating in client engagement, and contributing to technical and fee proposals.
- Collaborate across Michael Baker disciplines and offices to deliver innovative, practical, high-quality solutions.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team environment aligned with Michael Baker’s culture and commitment to developing its people.
- Help grow the Land Development practice through technical leadership, quality project delivery, and team development.

What You Need to Succeed:

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant land development experience.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California.
- Strong land development expertise, including site planning, entitlements, grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, and related design.
- Proven experience managing scope, schedules, budgets, financial performance, and successful project delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineers while fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Strong client relationships and knowledge of local agencies, permitting processes, and municipal coordination in the Southern California market.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset focused on client relationships, project delivery, and people development.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $120,000–$187,000. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s experience, expertise, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Why Choose Us:

- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits

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