Job Details

Overview

RRM Design Group is seeking an RRMer to join us as a full-time Project Manager in our San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura office locations on our Planning and Urban Design team. The Project Manager will manage a wide range of development projects (including affordable housing, mixed-use housing, commercial, and hospitality projects, as well as drafting specific plans and master plans for larger-scale efforts) through the local agency discretionary review and the entitlements process of various jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment working with multi-disciplinary teams, be focused on preparing quality work, and possess a strong ability to manage project teams and support business development. Desired traits include being proactive, energetic, taking initiative, and being eager to be part of a growing and successful team. The candidate will have significant experience working with local jurisdictions in our specific counties, have a strong understanding of local land use regulations, and exhibit excellent strategic and critical thinking skills to navigate the local land use approval process for a variety of project types.

YOUR ROLE LOOKS LIKE:

Responsibilities

• Enjoy tackling challenges, bring intellectual curiosity, and thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Have a strong understanding of project management fundamentals, exercise independence and judgment while receiving general supervision and support from senior management.
• Have excellent problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills, good verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking experience, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strategically navigate the development review, environmental review (CEQA), and public hearing processes to successfully achieve project entitlements.
• Possess an understanding of CA land use and zoning laws, state housing laws, CA Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, CA Coastal Act.
• Possess a strong understanding of land use regulations, housing policies, and discretionary review procedures, and able to navigate entitlements with various agencies within San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and/or Santa Barbara counties.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, landscape architects, and planners to produce high-quality projects.
• Help mentor and delegate to support staff.