Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

Hiringly; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm located in California is seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience in civil engineering design. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and strong skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Responsibilities include managing design processes, client interactions, and supervising team workflow to ensure high-quality outcomes. This role emphasizes business development and effective communication within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of ten years of civil engineering design experience.
• At least 3 years as the central design figure for a team, with experience in mentoring and overseeing project workflow.

Responsibilities

• Identify design criteria and execute designs that exceed client expectations.
• Manage invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders.
• Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, and client deliverables.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D

Strong problem-solving skills

Decision-making

Communication

Team-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum of ten years of civil engineering design experience

At least 3 years in central design role

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About the job Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

Job Description: Project Manager

Reports to: Senior Project Manager/Principal

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Execution: Identify design criteria and execute effective designs that exceed client expectations.
• Client Interface: Direct client interactions and spearhead plan processing with public agencies.
• Business Development: Engage in marketing, lead finding, and pursuing new work opportunities.
• Administrative and Financial Tasks: Manage invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders, timecard approvals, and attend required meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and coordinate the design team's workflow with the Sr. Project Manager.
• Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and client deliverables.
• Ensure high-quality, cost-effective designs that meet agency and client standards.
• Oversee direct contact with agencies, plan processing for approval, and resolve design problems.
• Coordinate with outside consultants (geotechnical, landscape, plumbing, architect) and internal departments (survey, mapping, water quality).
• Conduct site investigations and research for proposals, designs, and marketing materials.
• Visit construction sites to ensure plan conformity, resolve discrepancies, and respond to RFIs.
• Provide workload forecasts and communicate resource needs to the Sr. Project Manager.
• Conduct staff reviews, provide coaching/training, and ensure timely submission of employee timecards.
• Track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and handle change order requests.
• Implement and promote new ideas and procedures incorporating Full Circle Thinking.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings.
• Attend seminars and classes, submitting written evaluations and key changes for implementation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise 1-5 employees within the Engineering Team in coordination with the Principal or Sr. Project Manager.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining employees, and resolving complaints.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of ten years of civil engineering design experience.
• At least 3 years as the central design figure for a team, with experience in mentoring and overseeing project workflow.

Certifications

• EIT certification required.
• PE license or the ability to obtain it within two years of hire/promotion is required.

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and team-building skills.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Must occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Noise level is usually quiet.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.