Civil Engineer Project Manager

MacKay

$135K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in civil engineering focused on land development
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of local development codes, standards, and permitting processes
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and industry-related design software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage land development projects, overseeing scope, budget, and quality control
  • Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships
  • Oversee and coordinate work of engineering teams and subconsultants
  • Lead preparation of site development plans and permit applications
  • Review technical designs to ensure compliance with codes and requirements
  • Support business development by identifying new opportunities
  • Facilitate meetings with clients and teams to discuss project progress
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members
  • Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices to deliver innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • 100% company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Participation in employee ownership options
  • Expense coverage for licensure and annual performance bonuses.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a relationship-focused, dedicated, and change-friendly Civil Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Roseville, CA.

In this role, you'll lead land development projects from initial planning through design completion, managing client relationships, project teams, and technical execution. We're looking for someone with strong relationship cultivation skills, leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering projects that positively impact the communities we serve.

Ready to make an impact? Let's talk.

Keys to Success:
  • Manage land development projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
  • Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong, responsive relationships.
  • Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering teams, subconsultants, and support staff; identify scope creep.
  • Lead the preparation of site development plans, reports, calculations, and permit applications.
  • Review and approve technical designs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.
  • Support business development by identifying new opportunities and participating in proposal development.
  • Facilitate meetings with clients, public agencies, and internal teams to discuss project progress and resolve challenges.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members.
  • Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project goals.
  • Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to deliver innovative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on land development projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
  • Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong knowledge of local development codes, standards, and permitting processes.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry-related design software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and public agency staff.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of progressive project management experience in land development.
  • Experience working with both public and private sector clients.
  • Established relationships with local municipalities and reviewing agencies.
  • Business development experience, including proposal writing and client presentations.
  • Strong mentoring skills with the ability to lead and develop junior staff.
  • Experience with project management software tools (such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Ajera, Deltek Vantagepoint or similar).

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

US Pay Range

$135,000-$170,000 USD

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.

Open until filled.

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