Project Manager

About Us:

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.

L.D. King, Inc. has served Southern California for more than six decades, with a reputation for quality and long-term client relationships across public works, commercial, and residential projects. The firm’s multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals delivers comprehensive services ranging from land surveying and engineering to planning and construction management, addressing the diverse needs of municipal government agencies and private developers.

Job Overview:

Responsible for overall planning and execution of engineering projects to ensure that the goals of the project are met for both the client and for L.D. King, Inc.

The role is in full-time capacity in our Ontario, CA office. This is an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities:

Management and Administration:

• Prepare project agreements and work orders.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets.
• Prepare subconsultant agreements and coordinate work with subconsultants.
• Understand and enforce company safety policy; promote safe work habits.
• Monitor staff time/sheets for correct charges and charge codes.
• Review and assist in timely preparation of client invoices.
• Assist in employee development and provide regular employee performance reviews.

Business Development:

• Search out and follow up on leads for project opportunities.
• Maintain contact with previous clients and develop contacts for new work.
• Direct or assist in the preparation of proposals.

Project Management:

• Prepare and implement project management plan for each project.
• Develop, monitor and update project schedules.
• Develop, implement and monitor short range and long range staffing plans.
• Provide staff with productive, challenging and billable assignments.
• Provide supervision, leadership, direction and guidance to project staff.
• Develop and implement solutions to design problems.
• Coordinate with other corporate functions – Administration, Planning, Surveys.
• Provide for project quality assurance/quality control in compliance with civil engineering standards and agency requirements.
• Track project submittals and correspondence.
• Maintain thorough written project documentation.

Client Care and Communications:

• Keep client informed of project through regular written and oral communication.
• Meet with client to determine client's needs and that those needs are being met. Represent client at all meetings involving the project.
• Maintain liaison with all agencies or organizations involved in the project.
• Preliminary and conceptual design Detailed project design:
• Alignment Grading Street Improvements Sewer, Water and Storm Drain Improvements
• Drainage Traffic striping Traffic signals
• Quantity and construction cost estimates
• Support during construction
• Specifications and bid documents
• Coordination with utility companies and other agencies

Qualifications:

• College level engineering courses; BSCE preferred
• 7 years minimum in civil engineering, public works infrastructure, land design projects and supervision.
• California CE registration preferred.
• Understanding of engineering principles, alignment and grades, hydrology and hydraulics, contract specifications, working with public agencies, management and supervision.
• Computer skills and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.