Project Manager, Environmental Engineer

Overview

Join Sherwood Design Engineers as a Project Manager in Santa Cruz, CA
. This civil and environmental engineering firm is committed to investing in people, communities and the environment.

Sherwood has delivered net zero energy and carbon systems, water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design and systems‑based solutions.

Founded in 2003, we have worked on award‑winning projects such as Hudson Yards, San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Baietan Urban Area Plan in Guangzhou.

The Project Manager leads client‑focused projects involving site development, grading, utility systems, drainage, stormwater, master planning, and entitlement approvals. You will mentor direct reports and maintain quality management processes to keep work on track, within scope and budget.

• Lead 8+ years of engineering and construction projects with strong civil industry knowledge.
• Coordinate teams across construction, master planning and entitlement projects.
• Communicate complex information to internal and client audiences.
• Recruit, mentor and build a diverse engineering team.
• Apply technical understanding of civil infrastructure and land development.
• Travel to offices/sites as needed.
• Maintain a Professional Engineer license (California).

• Master’s or PhD in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, LDT, Storm and Sewer Analysis, Hydro CAD, Flowmasters, Storm
  
  CAD.
• Design‑Build project management experience.
• Certifications such as iLEED, Envision, Living Building Challenge, Eco Districts, DBIA.
• GIS knowledge.

• Develop innovative design techniques for productivity.
• Oversee and manage engineering work from inception to construction completion.
• Execute work professionally, safely, and ethically.
• Maintain client engagement and trust.
• Coordinate with principals and operations to assemble teams.
• Ensure scope, schedule and budget compliance.
• Mentor staff and develop team competencies.
• Comply with company business practices such as time entry.
• Maintain a Professional Engineer license.

• Option to own part of the firm with ESOP after one year.
• Flexible working — one Friday off each month.
• Competitive health, dental and vision plans.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays.
• Automatic 401(k) enrollment.
• Team events, lunches and happy hours.
• Opportunity to help the environment.

Wage range: $150,000 to $183,000. Compensation determined by skill set, experience, licensure, and business needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities. Sherwood will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Recruitment referral benefit increases chances of interview.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering, Project Management, Sustainability

Santa Cruz, California