Principal Project Manager

RICK; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Annual bonus

Health + retirement

Job summary

RICK Engineering Company in Irvine, CA seeks a Principal Civil Project Engineer/Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team on landmark projects. You will collaborate with clients and public agencies to turn dreams into reality while shaping infrastructure scores of tomorrow.

Qualified candidates hold a BSCE, CA PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months) and 8–12 years of experience, including at least 3 years in management. Expect oversight of schedules, budgets, and contracts.

Qualifications

• BSCE degree required
• CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, or 12–15 years equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage construction documents and contracts
• Oversee construction support and field coordination
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Interact with clients and public agencies
• Manage design and support staff
• Perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies
• Prepare regulatory and public improvement plans
• Conduct constructability reviews
• Coordinate diverse project teams

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Team supervision

Communication

Time management

Negotiation

Education

CA Professional Civil Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you! As a Principal Civil Project Engineer/Manager in Irvine, CA you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the Irvine, CA area. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow.

Qualifications

Qualified candidate will have a BSCE degree, CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, (or ability to obtain in next 6 months), plus a minimum of eight (8-12) years relevant experience; or the equivalent work experience of twelve (12-15) years in this industry.

Candidates For This Position Must Demonstrate

• Independent thought and decision-making abilities
• Must demonstrate strong independent thought and decision-making abilities
• A minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of technical staff required
• Possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrate Project management ability
• Be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel and in-house staff

Managerial Experience Will Include The Following

• Management of construction documents and contracts
• Management of construction support and field coordination
• Management of project schedules and budgets
• Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Significant experience in client and public-agency interactions
• Management of Design and Support Staff

Technical Experience Will Include The Following

• Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies (incorporating land use and zoning considerations, assessment and consideration of site constraints, infrastructure requirements, and potential regulatory issues)
• Preparation/processing of regulatory plans
• Preparation/processing of public improvement plans (private and public)
• Ability to perform constructability reviews
• Experience with a range of construction support services

Additional Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D. CAD experience is required.

• Applies engineering principles, techniques, and procedures for Civil Engineering design
• Possesses working knowledge of business and management principles associated with strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production procedures, interview and hiring methods and the coordination of people
• Accepts and carries out responsibility for the design team's direction, control and planning; sets realistic goals and makes decisions independently
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of jurisdictional processing
• Negotiates effectively
• Demonstrates a high level of leadership & management ability; accepts and responds appropriately to constructive feedback with others and applies seasoned time management
• Relates well and maintains a high level of respect and confidence from co-workers, public agencies
• Demonstrates a high level of competence in written and oral communication
• Possesses knowledge of CAD and its capabilities for preparing exhibits, studies and/or final plans

What We Offer

• Generous Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
• Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events
• Annual bonus potential

At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com

RICK Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.

Salary Range $130,000- $165,000