Civil Project Manager

Sherwoodengineers; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility

Flexible working with every other Friday off

Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

Learning and Development stipend

Team events and happy hours

Job summary

Sherwood Design Engineers in Santa Cruz, California is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Civil Engineering. This key role involves managing various engineering projects focused on sustainability and client engagement.

The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong civil engineering skills, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and numerous benefits including generous PTO and health plans.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years experience in engineering project management.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration in California preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Develop innovative design techniques to enhance project productivity.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Civil engineering expertise

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related

Tools

Civil 3D

GIS principles

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering

CA | GA | NY | CR

About Sherwood Design Engineers

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award‑winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award‑winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square‑km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary

The Project Manager (PM) role is a client‑focused position for which the candidate must have extensive project management experience for engineering design services. Working with the team, the PM will lead a variety of project types including site development incorporating best practices related to grading, utility systems, drainage and stormwater design, master planning from campus to district scales, and helping drive entitlement and planning approvals through creative and innovative implementation of infrastructure development. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, building client relationships and maintaining quality management processes to ensure work remains on track, within scope and on budget. This role includes mentorship of direct reports and will leverage and promote each team member’s strengths as a unique value add.

Minimum Skills

• Typically 8+ years experience delivering engineering and construction projects with solid technical knowledge and skills across the civil industry, including a strong background in condition assessment, planning, rehabilitation, and design
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, sanitary, environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering, or related degree
• Typically 2+ years leading engineering teams through the successful completion of construction, master planning, and entitlement projects
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information, to motivate and influence others
• Dedication to recruit, build, mentor, and foster a diverse engineering team
• Ability to travel to other offices/sites as needed
• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration in California or ability to obtain a PE within one year after starting the role

Preferred Skills

• Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
• Knowledge of civil programs (Civil 3D, LDT, Storm and Sewer Analysis, Hydro CAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, etc.)
• Design Build project management experience, especially those with civil industry experience or those with experience in industrial (process) oriented construction fields
• Relevant certifications or other sustainability‑oriented accreditation (iLEED, Envision, Living Building Challenge, EcoDistricts, DBIA)
• Knowledge of GIS principles

Expected Outcomes

• Develop and implement innovative design techniques that enhance projects and productivity within assignments
• Directly oversee and manage engineering efforts from project inception through completion of construction in coordination with Design Team, Client, and construction teams
• Execution of all work professionally, safely, and ethically according to company values, engineering code of ethics and applicable law
• Regular client engagement resulting in continually expanding trust relationships and successful project delivery
• Coordinate with Principals and Operations leadership to assemble the project team and regularly review the project
• Project manage teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements, resulting in consistently profitable work
• Develop, mentor and assist staff in gaining experience and expertise in existing and emerging services, building and strengthening the team’s competencies
• Diligent and timely compliance with and implementation of company business practices, key among these being time entry
• Maintenance of a Professional Engineer license for employment duration

What We Offer

• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working - with every other Friday off
• Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
• Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Automatic 401k enrollment
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $124,000 to $139,000. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.