Civil Project Engineer Manager

Department
:
Engineering,
Type: Full Time

Role:
Civil Project Engineer Manager

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Our Client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm providing innovative civil engineering, land development, planning, surveying, and design solutions for public and private-sector clients.

The organization is committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional to lead land development projects, manage engineering teams, oversee project delivery, and work directly with clients and regulatory agencies in the San Diego area.

Job Type
:
Full-Time

Compensation
: $130,000 – $160,000 per year

• Manage civil engineering and land development projects from conceptual planning through construction.
• Perform and oversee conceptual, preliminary, and detailed civil engineering design.
• Evaluate land use, zoning, infrastructure requirements, site constraints, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review and develop grading plans, utility plans, construction documents, and public improvement plans.
• Provide technical direction and engineering guidance to project teams.
• Conduct technical and constructability reviews to ensure project quality and compliance.
• Develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions for complex site and infrastructure challenges.
• Ensure project designs and deliverables comply with applicable California engineering standards, codes, and permitting requirements.

• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, schedules, resources, and overall project execution.
• Manage project scope and identify potential schedule, budget, or technical risks.
• Coordinate project activities and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare fee proposals, scopes of work, contracts, and project documentation.
• Ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, on schedule, and within established budgets.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality standards.

• Lead and supervise teams of civil engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, coaching, and support to project team members.
• Assign and coordinate project responsibilities based on project requirements and team capabilities.
• Review engineering work and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and technically driven team environment.
• Support the professional development and growth of engineering and design staff.

• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a key point of contact for assigned projects and provide effective project communication.
• Participate in client meetings, project discussions, presentations, and coordination activities.
• Coordinate with local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies regarding project approvals and permitting.
• Communicate project status, technical recommendations, potential issues, and project requirements effectively.
• Support business development activities through successful project execution and strong client service.

• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical documentation, and construction documents.
• Review project deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ensure…