Associate Civil Project Manager

iLocatum; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision.

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid leave

Flexible work schedules

Team events

Professional development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Civil Project Manager in San Diego, California. This role involves leading public works infrastructure projects from planning to delivery while managing schedules and budgets. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of experience in public works. The firm values mentorship and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of public works experience, or 10 years of total related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support public works, capital improvement, and design-build infrastructure projects.
• Supervise engineering designers, including work assignments, quality control, and performance oversight.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and public agency stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures.
• Contribute to preliminary engineering studies, design development, and construction documents.
• Support pipeline and utility projects, improvement plans, and public works specifications.

Skills

Public works experience

Project management

Client interaction

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Job description

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Minimum of 6 years of public works experience, or 10 years of total related experience

Position Overview

The Associate Civil Project Manager supports and leads public works infrastructure projects from planning and design through delivery. This role blends technical expertise with project management, client interaction, and team leadership, offering long-term growth and mentorship within a collaborative environment.

About the company

An award-winning, multidisciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm experiencing strong growth. With 70+ years of service to public and private sector clients, the firm delivers innovative solutions across civil engineering, planning, transportation, surveying, water resources, GIS, and related disciplines, with offices across California, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support public works, capital improvement, and design-build infrastructure projects
• Supervise engineering designers, including work assignments, quality control, and performance oversight
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and public agency stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with applicable jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures
• Contribute to preliminary engineering studies, design development, and construction documents
• Support pipeline and utility projects, improvement plans, and public works specifications

Why Join This Role

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), and paid leave
• Flexible and alternative work schedules, with hybrid options available
• A collaborative, mentorship-driven culture with long-term career growth opportunities
• Team events, professional development, and a supportive work environment