Civil Project Engineer ManagerLocation: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 annually
Position SummaryThe Civil Project Engineer Manager will lead civil engineering projects from planning through construction while managing project teams, client relationships, budgets, and schedules. This role requires a licensed or license-eligible Professional Civil Engineer with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience delivering public and private infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities- Manage civil engineering projects from conceptual design through construction.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and supervise technical staff.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, and scopes of work.
- Prepare fee proposals and participate in project planning activities.
- Coordinate with clients, public agencies, consultants, and internal teams.
- Review and oversee construction documents, regulatory plans, and public improvement plans.
- Conduct constructability reviews and provide construction support throughout project execution.
- Perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies, considering land use, zoning, infrastructure requirements, site constraints, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure projects meet applicable engineering standards, quality requirements, and client expectations.
- Mentor engineering staff and provide technical guidance.
- Support business development through strong client relationships and successful project delivery.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
- Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain California PE within six months.
- 5-10 years of relevant civil engineering experience (or equivalent industry experience).
- Minimum three years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proven project management experience within civil engineering or land development.
- Strong experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and technical teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
- Strong independent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with California public agencies and local jurisdictions.
- Knowledge of California engineering codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
- Experience with land development, public infrastructure, and construction support services.
Technical Skills- AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency (required).
- Construction document preparation.
- Public improvement plan preparation.
- Regulatory permitting and approvals.
- Construction administration and field coordination.
- Project scheduling and cost management.
- Proposal and contract preparation.
Compensation & Benefits- Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 annually
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Profit Sharing Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Team-building events and company-sponsored activities
- Alternative work schedule options
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
