Managing Engineer

WHB Engineers; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

WHB Engineers, a Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm, seeks a Managing Engineer in California with a minimum of 12 years of experience. The role focuses on leading teams, marketing and winning work, and managing client relationships while ensuring profitability and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 12+ years of design and management experience.
• Experience marketing and winning work is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to lead and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Staff Engineers and serves as Engineer of Record.
• Prepares proposals and contracts and acts as primary client contact.
• Ensures projects are profitable, on schedule and meet client requirements.
• Mentors and supports staff and maintains client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Sales experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

WHB Engineers is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in San Diego, San Mateo, Dublin, Pleasant Hill, and Chico, California. Our firm provides a full array of engineering, public works design and construction, and project management services.

Our staff works on a broad array of challenging and interesting public and private projects. A career with us is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best civil engineers and construction managers.

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
• 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

We offer a generous salary and benefits package that includes company-paid medical and dental insurance, vacation, and a 401(k) plan. The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $185,000, depending upon experience. Only qualified candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Please, no inquiries from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.