Civil Engineer

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, seeks an Owner’s Advisor Lead to support a Senior Owner’s Advisor in planning, execution, and completion of collaborative delivery projects.

You will liaise between the project owner and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality while supporting procurement, contracts, and risk management. The role requires strong communication, independent work, and the ability to guide teams through procurement and contracting processes,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience managing medium, straightforward projects.
• Experience implementing collaborative delivery methods and best practices.
• Experience in assisting contract management and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Develop and customize RFQ and RFP documents for procurement activities.
• Assist with reference checks during RFQ/RFP submittal reviews and manage contract negotiations.
• Support strategic implementation plans for new projects and programs.
• Assist owners/clients in design-builder contract compliance and services during construction.
• Contribute to risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

PM techniques

Collaboration

Contract management

Procurement planning

Communication

Independent work

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Business Mgmt degree

Job description

Job Category : CDE & Construction Services

Requisition Number : CIVIL007147

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking an Owner’s Advisor Lead to support a Senior Owner’s Advisor in the successful planning, execution, and completion of collaborative delivery projects by acting as a liaison between the project owner and various stakeholders. This role is client focused and will assist in ensuring that the project aligns with the owner's vision, goals, and objectives while adhering to budget, schedule, and quality standards. The role will help Owners select project delivery methods, attend market sounding and outreach, develop Request for Qualifications and Proposals, review responses, assist legal teams with contract documents and negotiations, review pricing proposals and oversee construction contracts performing risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies through start-up and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Develop and customize RFQ and RFP documents for procurement activities using various collaborative delivery methods.
• Support owners/clients in performing reference checks during RFQ and RFP submittal reviews. Assist with managing and negotiation of contracts effectively while adhering to organizational norms.
• Support strategic implementation plans for new projects and programs.
• Support owners/clients in design-builder contract compliance and services during construction.
• Contribute to risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Uphold a client-focused approach to handle small projects with limited supervision.
• Support project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Foundational understanding of project/program management techniques.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Understand contract management and negotiations.
• Ability to develop strategic implementation plans and manage procurement documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and the ability to multi-task.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Prior experience managing medium, straightforward projects.
• Experience as part of a team implementing collaborative delivery methods and best practices.
• Experience in assisting contract management and negotiation.

Preferred Experience

• Professional experience of 15 years or more in the study, design, and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities is preferred. Past experience serving California clients is a plus.

Education

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management, or related field or equivalent experience is required.

Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location C: $102,000 - $140,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions formunicipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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