Civil Engineer Project Manager

RTM Engineering Consultants, LLC•Irvine, CA

About The Position

RTM Engineering Consultants is hiring an experienced EIT or PE for a civil engineering role focused on land development for a diverse client base. Projects include K-12 and higher education, commercial, restaurant, office, municipal, park district, historic preservation, and infrastructure improvement work across the United States. The role involves applying civil engineering principles to site and infrastructure design, preparing exhibits and construction documents, and designing and permitting land development projects. The position also includes project leadership, client and business development involvement, quality control, and on-site services. The position is based in one of the listed locations: Corona, Irvine, or Murrieta, California; Boise, Idaho; Chicago or Schaumburg, Illinois; Overland Park, Kansas; Davenport, Iowa; or Northwest Arkansas.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
10+ years of experience.
Strong project coordination and delegation skills.
Experience leading and managing medium- to large-scale projects.
In-depth knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations.
Expertise in preparing and reviewing detailed engineering plans, calculations, and specifications.
Ability to navigate and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting processes.
Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
Creative problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Involvement in business development activities, such as proposal writing, client acquisition, and fostering client relationships.
Strong client management and communication skills, including understanding and addressing client needs and expectations.
Ability to consistently execute QA/QC processes accurately.
Exceptional communication skills.
Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Team-oriented, professional self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to multitask.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Marketing and business development skills to assist the Business Development team with client expansion opportunities.
Ability to manage, mentor, and develop multiple project teams.

Responsibilities

Apply civil engineering methods and techniques to land development design, including drainage and stormwater systems, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, parking, and roadways.
Use Civil 3D to prepare exhibits and construction documents.
Use stormwater management and storm sewer software to design and permit land development projects.
Review regulations and standards applicable to project design and permitting.
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
Make independent decisions regarding engineering problems and methods, while receiving general-result instructions from Senior Engineers.
Ensure the accuracy and quality of engineering designs, reports, and plans, and maintain conformance with budgets, schedules, and RTM standards.
Perform site investigations and construction observation services on site.
Lead and manage medium- to large-scale projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
Coordinate and delegate project work; plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources.
Prepare and review engineering plans, calculations, and specifications, and execute QA/QC processes.
Mentor junior engineers and support development of project teams.
Participate in business development, including proposal writing, client acquisition, and client relationship development.
Manage client communications and address client needs and expectations.