Project Manager / Civil Engineer - Site Development/Public Works

Psomas; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Hybrid Flexibility

Career Growth

People-First Culture

Meaningful Work

DTLA Parking

Job summary

Psomas, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead Site Development and Public Works projects in Southern California from its Downtown Los Angeles, CA office. You will collaborate with municipalities, school districts, higher education institutions, and civic agencies, delivering infrastructure and shaping communities.

Join a team that values leadership, client relationships, and mentorship, with a 3/2 hybrid schedule and opportunities to grow within Psomas'

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• California PE license.
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• 1+ years of project management experience leading Site Development, Public Works, facilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering projects for Southern California public agencies, municipalities, or educational institutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, design principles, practices, and standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Site Development and Public Works projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and delivery.
• Guide grading, drainage, utilities, LID, hydrologic/hydraulic design, and public improvement projects.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff while providing direction and technical guidance.
• Build trusted relationships with public agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and other key clients.
• Navigate regulatory requirements, permitting, and coordination with local and state agencies.
• Lead and support proposals, RFQs/RFPs, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate subconsultants and support contract administration throughout project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineering Project Manager | Site Development / Public Works

Own Your Future at Psomas! Join a 100% employee-owned firm where your expertise, leadership, and ideas help shape both exceptional projects and the future of the company.

We're looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead Site Development and Public Works projects throughout Southern California. Based in our Downtown Los Angeles, CA office, you'll partner with municipalities, school districts, higher education institutions, and civic agencies to deliver infrastructure that strengthens the communities we serve.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects, build lasting client relationships, develop talented engineers, and help grow a thriving practice, all while working alongside experienced professionals across Psomas' multidisciplinary teams.

Why Psomas

• Employee Ownership: 100% company-funded ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Consistent 3/2 hybrid schedule.
• Career Growth: Leadership development, career pathing, mentorship, and professional training.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that value technical excellence and professional growth.
• Meaningful Work: Deliver infrastructure and public improvements that make a lasting community impact.
• DTLA Perks: Company-paid employee parking.

What You'll Do

• Project Leadership: Manage multiple Site Development and Public Works projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and delivery.
• Technical Oversight: Guide grading, drainage, utilities, LID, hydrologic/hydraulic design, and public improvement projects.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff while providing direction and technical guidance.
• Client Partnerships: Build trusted relationships with public agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and other key clients.
• Agency Coordination: Navigate regulatory requirements, permitting, and coordination with local and state agencies.
• Business Development: Lead and support proposals, RFQs/RFPs, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Consultant Management: Coordinate subconsultants and support contract administration throughout project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• 1+ years of project management experience leading Site Development, Public Works, facilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering projects for Southern California public agencies, municipalities, or educational institutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, design principles, practices, and standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• DBIA certification or ability to obtain within two years of hire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000-160,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.
• Time Off: 3-4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employee ownership, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we're seeking, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.