Sacramento Civil Engineering Practice Leader

Lumos & Associates, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with Roth provision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account or Health/S

Professional development

Culture focused on work-life balance

Job summary

Lumos & Associates, Inc. in Roseville, CA, seeks a Northern California Civil Engineering Practice Leader to guide and grow our civil engineering presence in the Sacramento region.

You will lead business development, manage client relationships, and oversee project delivery across municipal infrastructure, transportation, water, and site development. You will mentor engineers, allocate resources, and shape strategy with support from the broader firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in civil engineering consulting, project management, or a related field.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure, public works, water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, or site development projects preferred.
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and promote repeat and referral business with existing and prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, allied professionals, and subconsultants.
• Participate in networking events, business development meetings, and industry-related opportunities.
• Review, provide guidance on, and direct responses to SOQs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Manage client projects from start to finish, ensuring high-quality service and successful project outcomes.
• Oversee project delivery for a variety of civil engineering projects, including municipal infrastructure, public works, water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and site development projects.
• Review and approve fee proposals and scopes of work prepared by the group.
• Manage group backlog and identify current and future staffing needs.
• Oversee delegation of work and distribution of project load to support efficiency, quality, and a healthy work/life balance.
• Prepare and present projects to local authorities, including planning boards, city councils, and staff review committees.
• Communicate business strategy, priorities, and key results to operations staff.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to promote open, transparent, and consistent communication.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, coach, and support the professional development of engineering staff.
• Promote positive employee relations, support team building, and help resolve employee issues when needed.
• Formulate and recommend engineering policies and programs that support the organization’s competitive position and long-term growth.
• Serve as a liaison between division leadership, executive leadership, and operations staff regarding decisions, policies, procedures, and performance expectations.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) California

Job description

Lumos & Associates, Inc. in Roseville, CA, seeks a Northern California Civil Engineering Practice Leader to guide and grow our civil engineering presence in the Sacramento region.

You will lead business development, manage client relationships, and oversee project delivery across municipal infrastructure, transportation, water, and site development. You will mentor engineers, allocate resources, and shape strategy with support from the broader firm.