Civil Project Manager

sherwooddesignengineers; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility

Flexible schedule

Health plans (PPO/HMO)

Dental and Vision plans

Development stipend

Paid time off

401k enrollment

Team events

Environmental impact opportunity

Job summary

Sherwood Design Engineers in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Manager for civil engineering who will lead diverse design projects, coordinate site development, grading, utility systems, drainage, and master planning, and navigate entitlement processes while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget. The role emphasizes client relationships, mentorship of staff, and applying sustainable design practices.

Strong communication skills and willingness to travel to other offices as needed are

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering civil engineering and construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, sanitary, environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years leading engineering teams through construction, master planning, and entitlement projects.
• Excellent communication to motivate and influence others.
• PE registration in California or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering efforts from inception to construction.
• Coordinate with design team, client, and construction teams to meet scope and budget.
• Direct project execution with focus on safety, ethics, and quality.
• Engage regularly with clients to expand trust and project delivery.
• Mentor staff and build a strong, diverse team.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Travel

PE registration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, sanitary, environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering

Master’s or PhD in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

LDT

Storm and Sewer Analysis

Hydro CAD

StormCAD

GIS

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Des Moines, IA

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+ year 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 and construction teams
• Execution of all work professionally, safely, and ethically according to company values, engineering code of ethics and applicable lawRegular 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 $113,000 to $124,000. 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.