KPFF Consulting Engineers · 1 month ago
Permitting Project Manager
Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expKPFF Consulting Engineers is a multi-office engineering firm committed to providing creative solutions and excellent client service. The Permitting Project Manager will support entitlement and permitting efforts for various projects, manage transportation planning initiatives, and lead project management tasks while ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Lead land use and transportation planning initiatives, managing project scopes and schedules; ensuring completion of all items
Review and finalize content for reports and memos, ensuring clarity, quality, and alignment
Direct spatial analysis and mapping efforts to support planning and decision-making
Guide grant writing efforts and proposal development
Manage and coordinate deliverables across teams and subconsultants, from a range of disciplines
Prepare clear, accurate project documents including presentations, memorandums, reports, and spreadsheets
Identify resources needed and coordinate with group leads to delegate individual responsibilities
Facilitate client, stakeholder, and public meetings and presentations and ensure follow through on action items
Ensure project documents comply with project requirements and are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Manage project budgets including analysis of project spending, preparation of budget reports, and management of timely and accurate invoicing
Lead development of project documents in coordination with planners, engineers, subconsultants, and clients, including reports, memos, presentations, and graphics
Develop strategies and recommendations for clients in coordination with technical experts
Awareness of engagement principles and processes
Direct research and interpretation of code requirements for properties and projects
Lead coordination of land use and regulatory processes across disciplines and jurisdictions
Establish and maintain relationships with agencies to streamline permitting and approval processes
Coordinate with design team to ensure timely and accurate information for permit applications
Manage preparation and submission of land use and permit applications, ensuring completeness and compliance
Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, adjusting timelines and resources as needed
Serve as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
Handle day-to-day client interaction, identifying needs and evaluate solutions
Set and manage client expectations when appropriate
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster long-term client relationships
Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions
Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions
Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner
Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members
Facilitate and support team communication and coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in planning (transportation, development, public policy, land use, or environmental.)
5 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility
Familiarity with both Washington State and federal regulations
Familiarity with permitting and entitlement processes
Understanding of transportation, land use and environmental planning
Ability to conduct research, compile, and analyze technical data
Proven ability to facilitate team, project, and client meetings effectively and document meeting outcomes
Skilled in writing and editing reports and proposals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with efficient time management and the ability to work independently
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project)
Ability to work effectively remotely
Ability to travel to meetings within the greater Seattle area
Experience in Bluebeam or Adobe In-Design
Benefits
An excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Medical insurance
Dental insurance with a no-premium option
Vision insurance with a no-premium option
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
Dependent Care FSA option
Employee Assistance Program
Group life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year.
Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
Travel accident insurance
Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
Company
KPFF Consulting Engineers
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
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CFO
Blake D. Patsy, PE, SE
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