David Evans and Associates, Inc. · 1 day ago
Client Team Leader / Project Director, Land Development - Ontario, CA
Ontario, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expDavid Evans and Associates is a company recognized for its thoughtful innovation and responsive service in land development. The Client Team Leader / Project Director will manage client relationships, drive business development, and oversee project execution in land development projects across various sectors. Responsibilities include ensuring project quality, managing client experiences, and leading project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
ConsultingIndustrial EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Responsible for the full lifecycle relationship within Los Angeles County and for selling all DEA services, regardless of internal or business unit structure
Develops significant new business, leads client teams and participates on other client teams, leads cross-business unit selling, assesses client technology trends, and performs client sales forecasting
Manages the overall client experience and responsible for building, maintaining, and deepening the client relationships, including delivery of the DEA Difference
Monitors project manager performance on their client’s projects
Conducts client experience surveys (if not the PM on the project)
Additionally responsible for coaching project managers on client expectations and providing feedback on project manager and delivery team performance, including removing underperforming project managers or staff
Engages in project recovery and supports collections as needed
Client Team Leaders determine pursuit staffing and pursuit and project teaming partners and make go/ no-go decisions
Ultimately, the Client Team Leader is responsible for client profitability, favorable contract terms, revenue forecasting, and the client sales result
Serve as a pursuit champion and project manager/director as appropriate for Land Development projects
Ensure excellence in project execution on time, on-budget deliverables of quality that meet or exceed the industry’s standard of care
Provide design leadership and guidance to project teams and staff. Review engineering documents and deliverables for compliance with contractual requirements as part of DEA’s Quality Management requirements
Working with the Group Leader to ensure office resources are available to complete existing project work as well as work committed to in proposals
Attracting, developing, and retaining key talent; set expectations and oversee performance
Partner with appropriate Business Unit staff to support employee development and career growth opportunities for project delivery staff
Working with the Group Leader to ensure the office meets Business Unit metrics and DEA’s stated key results including, but not limited to, sales, backlog, growth, utilization, accounts receivable, employee satisfaction, team satisfaction, client satisfaction, profit, at-work revenue factor, operating income, and days sales outstanding
Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting (set up, budgeting, etc.), contracting, and quality requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or other related field
10+ years of experience working on residential, commercial, industrial, K-12, public infrastructure or facilities, or park-related projects
5+ years in a business development role with local private developers and public agencies
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
Retirement: 401k plan
Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
Company
David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Since its founding in 1976 in Portland, Oregon, DEA has become a recognized leader for progressive and sustainable design and management solutions for complex transportation, land development, energy, and water projects nationwide.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Al Barkouli
Chairman and CEO
Dave Evans
Chairman Emeritus
Recent News
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