Civil Manager

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Orange, CA - 999 Town & Country
• Compensation: USD 180,000 - USD 200,000 - yearly

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a Civil Manager to join our Water group in the AECOM Los Angeles, California office. As a Civil Manager, you will lead technical design teams in creating conceptual layouts and designs for water resources projects, including flood control, storm drains, pump stations, and green stormwater projects. Your responsibilities will include managing the preparation of comprehensive construction package deliverables, developing hydrologic and hydraulic models, permit applications, and technical studies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, mentor junior staff, and develop high‑performing teams in a collaborative environment.

• Responsible for assisting with the preparation and successful completion of construction package deliverables (design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analysis, technical memoranda, and design documentation reports).
• Generate conceptual layouts/designs of flood control structures, floodgates, channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, spillways, rock drains, and underground storm drain systems.
• Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid‑ to large size projects.
• Work with existing and potential clients to provide long‑term stormwater management solutions for clean water projects.
• Develop project proposals and work with other business leaders to support and grow the surface water practice in the Los Angeles region.
• Provide direction to and mentoring other technical staff in completing project tasks.
• Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work.
• May be responsible for Project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s).
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the surface water projects.
• Provide advice and consultation to client on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design.
• Preparing and reviewing working drawings, plans, cost estimates, studies, reports, and other work products.
• Analysis and design of stormwater drainage system, hydraulic structures, and roadway drainage systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• BA/BS + 8 Years of related experience in drainage design or demonstrated equivalence of experience and or education
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in CA or ability to obtain within 6 months of work

• Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• Good understanding of the Los Angeles market and state agencies, and ability to support marketing efforts in pursuing work.
• 15+ years of proven Project Management experience and supervising staff.
• Progressive project experience, including task leadership and project management roles on design‑build projects.
• Experience as primary point of contact with the client and proven ability to develop client relationships.
• Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who effectively works with and supports team members.
• Public presentation experience.
• Lead technical design teams for analysis of Water resources infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities) projects.
• Knowledge of agency/regulatory approval process, standards, and best pr

• No relocation is available for this opportunity
• No sponsorship is available for this opportunity

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.