Managing Engineer

Wainwright Talent Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners is seeking a Managing Engineer for a well-established Civil Engineering and Construction Management client on the West Coast. The candidate will lead staff engineers, market and win work, and oversee project profitability and schedule.

California PE license and 12+ years in design and management are required. The role emphasizes leadership, client relationships, and mentoring, with strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of design and management experience.
• California PE License is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and client service.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff engineers and may serve as Engineer of Record.
• Prepares proposals, contracts, renderings, and billing; acts as client contact.
• Ensures projects are profitable, on schedule, and meet client requirements.
• Mentors and supports staff; maintains client relationships and pursues new leads.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Who We Are

Our client is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices throughout the west coast. They provides a full array of engineering, public works design and construction and project management services.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Managing Engineer with a minimum of 12 or more years of experience. The ideal candidate for this opportunity is a dependable and adaptable civil engineering professional, capable of marketing and winning work, leading a team, and carrying out managerial duties to staff. Experience in client management and sales is a plus. They demonstrate strong organizational, leadership and communication skills, can work independently while thriving in a team environment, and are personable and professional in their demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of Staff Engineers including serving as Engineer of Record


• Prepares proposals and contracts, renderings and collecting bills, job performance and serving as the firm\'s responsible contact with specific clients


• Works to ensure projects are profitable and on schedule and meet the requirements of our clients


• Mentoring and supporting staff


• Maintain client relationships and identify new project leads

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering


• Minimum 12 or more years of demonstrated design and management experience


• California PE License required


• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent customer service skills including an ability to interact professionally and knowledgeably with clients


• Self-motivated and goal oriented, with strong attention to detail


• Solid experience with the MS Office Suite