Senior Civil Engineering Leader — Projects & Growth

Kier + Wright; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Paid holidays

Free office snacks

Job summary

Kier + Wright in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead project management, design and execution, client and team relationships, and business development.

The role emphasizes leadership, QA/QC, permitting, budgeting, and mentoring; overseeing large-scale civil design, managing budgets and schedules, and driving successful project delivery for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of land development experience with PE license.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and relevant design tools.
• Proven record delivering projects and maintaining client satisfaction.
• Strong client relationships and leadership abilities.
• Ability to bring in new clients and expand opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management including initiation, planning, and closeout.
• Budget, schedule, and resource management across projects.
• QA/QC oversight and regulatory compliance.
• Client and stakeholder communication; marketing/business development.
• Mentor junior staff and guide design input on complex site challenges.
• Lead training and contribute to business planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Budget & cost management

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Agtek

StormCAD

Hydrology/hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Kier + Wright in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead project management, design and execution, client and team relationships, and business development.

The role emphasizes leadership, QA/QC, permitting, budgeting, and mentoring; overseeing large-scale civil design, managing budgets and schedules, and driving successful project delivery for a diverse client base.