Senior Project Manager
Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in San Francisco, California.
Overview
The Senior Project Manager will oversee master plan advisory projects, focusing on site planning graphics, design, and project management within various sectors. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and client relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Manage master plan projects from inception to completion across sectors such as mixed use, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, and life sciences
- Conduct comprehensive site assessments and due diligence nationwide
- Create 2D/3D density studies and site test fits to evaluate project feasibility
- Develop and oversee implementation plans that reflect constructability realities
- Perform zoning analysis and support entitlement processes
- Support client acquisition through site assessment and selection services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborate with design teams, master planners, and infrastructure specialists
- Lead and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance
- Develop and track project plans, identify and mitigate risks and issues proactively
- Manage project budgets and financial forecasts
- Support business development efforts, including giving project pitches
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in master planning, urban design, civil engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in master planning or development
- Proficiency in Sketch Up or AutoCAD for 2D and 3D site layout
- Strong understanding of master planning and infrastructure design
- Knowledge of entitlements, procedures, risks, and timelines
- Availability to travel and support projects nationwide
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership ability to manage project teams
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multiple jurisdictional zoning requirements and regulations
- Experience with community and stakeholder engagement
- Familiarity with brownfield assessment and compliance oversight
- Understanding of development strategy, constructability, and implementation planning
- Experience working in a global and matrixed organization
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
