Civil Engineer

Brown and Caldwell•Walnut Creek, CA

4d•$114,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Management role involves planning, executing, and overseeing moderately complex projects so they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards and health and safety requirements. The role works with cross-functional teams to define project scope and objectives, allocate resources, develop project plans, monitor progress, manage risks and change, resolve challenges, and communicate updates to stakeholders. It typically manages small to mid-size projects and is expected to deliver results independently with minimal supervision while progressively increasing revenue responsibility. The role leads project delivery and team coordination, including setting direction, establishing communication practices, supporting team motivation and development, building trust, creating a safe and inclusive environment, and embracing diverse perspectives. It contributes to project scopes, schedules, budgets, quality plans, change and risk management, health and safety planning, and the management of external vendors and resources. It also monitors project performance, profitability, revenue forecasts, invoicing and collections, and supports client service and sales/marketing engagement. The position may provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing to less experienced team members. A bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, or business administration, or equivalent relevant experience, is required. Typically, at least five years of relevant experience successfully managing projects of increasing complexity is expected. The anticipated starting salary for Location C is $114,000–$155,000, depending on work location, skills, experience, and education. Brown and Caldwell offers a comprehensive benefits package. The position is subject to a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, or business administration, or equivalent relevant experience.
Typically at least 5 years of relevant experience successfully managing projects of increasing complexity.
Competency in developing and monitoring project schedules.
Competency in developing and monitoring project budgets.
Experience with risk management concepts.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Proven experience in project planning, risk and change management, and contract management for small to mid-size projects.
Solid knowledge of project management tools and techniques, including project planning, budget management, and risk management.
Strong budget, quality, and change management skills.
Understanding of quality and change management tools, techniques, and processes.
Understanding of contract management and client service.
Strong business acumen and understanding of financial performance, revenue generation, and how individual projects support organizational goals.
Proficient communication, client service, and engagement skills.
Proficient team and staff management skills to build and maintain strong staff relationships.

Responsibilities

Support definition of project objectives, decision-making processes, schedules, budgets, and success factors.
Help establish effective communication methods for team standups, technical and design decisions, and client interactions.
Assist in motivating team members, resolving conflicts, providing feedback, and celebrating successes.
Build trust through integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, and transparency.
Support a safe environment where ideas and creativity can thrive.
Support an inclusive environment in which diverse backgrounds, geographies, and perspectives are heard, respected, and considered.
Contribute to project team development through continuous learning, skills development, and mentoring.
Collaborate on and prepare detailed scopes of work, assumptions, and limitations to set clear expectations and support quality delivery.
Collaborate on developing and maintaining project schedules, allocate resources for timely delivery, and recommend or assist with schedule-delay mitigation.
Develop and collaborate on work breakdown structures and project budgets aligned with scope and schedule; manage budgets against planned performance metrics.
Create, implement, and monitor quality management plans and processes, apply company standards and quality reviews, and collaborate with team members to improve quality.
Identify and manage internal and external changes; recommend change-management actions, prepare change-order scopes and budgets with the project team, and obtain client endorsement and approval.
Identify project risks, develop and monitor mitigation strategies, escalate risks, and update project risk profiles throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead by example in following company and client health and safety requirements; lead development and implementation of project-specific health and safety plans.
Manage third-party and vendor resources to ensure delivery according to contracted scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
Lead achievement of project scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals; monitor profitability through earned value analysis, compliance, revenue forecasting, and timely invoicing and collections.
Build client relationships and collaborate with client service managers and project teams to assess client satisfaction and share clients’ critical success factors.
Adapt to and execute additional assignments as needs evolve.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop.