Senior Civil Engineer — Water Resources & Dams Leader

McMillen; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance

Stock ownership opportunity

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide large water resources programs, including dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure. The role requires directing teams of specialists with foresight and judgment to solve complex problems on major projects.

You will align staffing and operations with company objectives, collaborate with senior project managers, and oversee QA/QC and contractual commitments with clients and partners. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 20 years of civil engineering/water resources consulting experience.
• Proven ability to develop and lead multiple large project teams.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes and industry best practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% monthly.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee extensive and complex water resources programs requiring significant staff, stakeholder collaboration, and coordination.
• Align organizational structure, staffing, skills development, training, and operational focus with company values, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior PM’s to address complex business and client matters.
• Execute legal and contractual commitments on behalf of the firm with clients, teaming partners, vendors, and subconsultants within established guidelines.
• Ensure all work produced by reporting staff meets company risk management and quality standards.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance on projects in accordance with client requirements and company policies.
• Serve as Project Manager to lead large, complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Maintain strong management capabilities and provide guidance to others on management-related issues.
• Manage projects with fees up to $5 million.
• Negotiate critical and complex issues with executive-level representatives of client organizations and partner firms.
• Lead development and delivery of major external presentations, including sales presentations, seminars, and industry events.
• Foster and strengthen existing client relationships while developing new business opportunities through ongoing outreach and engagement.
• Expand and transition client relationships to additional staff members to support long-term business growth and continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Staff mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to guide large water resources programs, including dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure. The role requires directing teams of specialists with foresight and judgment to solve complex problems on major projects.

You will align staffing and operations with company objectives, collaborate with senior project managers, and oversee QA/QC and contractual commitments with clients and partners. Travel up to 25% is expected.