Senior Civil Project Leader & Manager

Jobot; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Profit sharing

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer/Manager to lead multidisciplinary civil engineering projects in our Riverside office. You will work with industry-leading experts, guide a talented technical team, and play a key role in bringing client visions to life.

You will manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and field coordination while ensuring compliance with California codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• California PE license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 8–12 years of relevant civil engineering experience (12–15 years acceptable).
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience supervising technical staff.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to lead complex engineering projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and oversee the design, development, and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, construction documents, and contracts.
• Oversee field coordination and construction support activities.
• Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and internal staff.
• Provide mentorship and direction to engineering and design staff.
• Perform conceptual/preliminary design studies considering zoning, land use, infrastructure, and regulatory factors.
• Review constructability and provide construction support services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Jobot in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer/Manager to lead multidisciplinary civil engineering projects in our Riverside office. You will work with industry-leading experts, guide a talented technical team, and play a key role in bringing client visions to life.

You will manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and field coordination while ensuring compliance with California codes.