Professional Search Group (PSG) has partnered with an established and growing land planning and civil engineering firm to identify an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join its team in Los Angeles, CA.
Our client provides comprehensive civil engineering and land development services across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, higher education, civic, commercial, industrial, residential, mixed-use, and aviation projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional who enjoys managing complex land development projects, building strong client relationships, and leading project teams in a collaborative environment.
Position Summary
The Civil Engineering Project Manager will oversee land development projects from initial planning and entitlement through design and construction. This individual will be responsible for managing project teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable regulations and quality standards.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in civil engineering and land development, proven project management experience, and the ability to effectively coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage civil engineering and land development projects from initial planning and entitlement through construction.
- Oversee the preparation and review of engineering designs, plans, reports, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, proposals, invoices, and change orders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and providing regular project updates.
- Review engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Lead project meetings, agency coordination meetings, and client presentations.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers and project team members.
- Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client relationship management, and identifying new project opportunities.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
- Identify potential project risks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Previous civil engineering project management experience.
- Strong background in civil engineering design and land development.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred:
- 8+ years of progressive civil engineering and land development experience.
- Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
- Experience working with local municipalities and regulatory agencies throughout Southern California.
- Background in healthcare, higher education, civic, commercial, industrial, residential, or mixed-use development projects.
- Experience supporting business development and maintaining long-term client relationships.