Civil Project Manager - Public Infrastructure

Westwood Professional Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Civil Project Manager to lead impactful public infrastructure projects in California. This role offers the chance to shape the future of communities through innovative site and roadway design. With a focus on collaboration and integrity, you will work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and mentorship. Join a team dedicated to delivering projects that enhance local infrastructure and improve quality of life, all while enjoying a competitive compensation package and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public infrastructure site and roadway design.
• Proven project management experience with strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects of medium to high complexity.
• Ensure effective communication with design teams and clients.

Skills

Municipal site design

Roadway design

Project management

Proposal writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Project Manager - Public Infrastructure

Job Locations

US-CA-Modesto | US-CA-Pleasanton

ID

2025-6706

Category

Civil Engineering

2nd Category

Civil Engineering

Position Type

Regular

Division

Public Infrastructure

Overview

Civil Project Manager - Public Infrastructure

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a talented and innovative Assistant Civil Project Manager to join our team in Modesto or Pleasanton, CA office. In this role you will help grow our Public Infrastructure site design & roadway practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive high-impact site, roadway, park and other design projects while shaping the future of a thriving team.

The ideal candidate is technical strong, proven experience, project management experience, and the ability to build long-lasting relationships, both internal to Westwood and external with Clients. This is a career-defining role with significant autonomy and the potential for advance in several directions, supported by a competitive compensation package, including an impressive bonus program.

Why Join Westwood?

Leadership Opportunity: Grow our public infrastructure success in California
• Career Growth: Realize your career aspirations with mentorship, advancement to ownership, and leadership development.
• Impactful Work: Deliver projects that improve communities, from municipal facilities, parks and recreational facilities, and local roadway improvements.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of an organization that values integrity, innovation, and open communication.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding bonus structure and comprehensive benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses good time management methods and habits to meet schedule requirements.
• Uses developed organizational skills to deliver projects efficiently and thoroughly.
• Effectively uses current computer-aided design and production software to maximize efficiency of project delivery.
• Takes a proactive role to enhance the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Creates and maintains a positive environment and team approach for all assignments.
• Actively performs other tasks as assigned or as individually identified to benefit the overall company efficiency and work environment.
• Protects the well-being of the client and the company at all times.
• Effectively utilizes and implements the Company's QA/QC Policy.
• Proficiently reviews project contracts and coordinates with the Principal in Charge for execution.
• Successfully manages and designs numerous civil engineering projects of medium to high complexity.
• Performs all project billing, collections and job cost analysis to maximize project profitability while maintaining quality of project deliverables.
• Begins to assume role in marketing of existing clients.
• Performs manpower projections and staffing management for multiple tasks or projects.
• Maintains multiple project deadline schedules for allocation of resources.
• Maintains effective communications with multiple design teams, other design consultants, Internal Survey Department (re: schedules, deliverables and billings) and other appropriate parties, both verbal and written.
• Serves as a technical expert in a defined area.
  • Assigns and oversees project assignments;
  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
  • Promotes professional development;
  • Maintains job satisfaction and morale;
  • Assists with performance evaluations; and
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of municipal site design, including grading, drainage, detention, utilities, and paving.
• knowledge of roadway design, including small-diameter water & wastewater design, roadway alignment layouts, drainage design, and roadway grading, including horizontal and vertical curves.
• Experience in writing proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets.
• Ability to support client and project pursuit efforts led by others.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and inspire staff, lead teams, and communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Outgoing, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• adept at managing and deploying resources effectively to meet project goals.

Required Experience

• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in the public infrastructure site and roadway design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Professional Engineer License in the state of California or ability to obtain within 6 months

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.