Civil Engineering Project Manager - Site Development/Public Works

Psomas • Los Angeles, CA

82d • $125,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager on our Site Development/Public Works team in our downtown Los Angeles office, you will play a key role in delivering transformative projects that enhance our community and improve the built environment. Our specialties include: site development, roadway and right-of-way improvements, civil utilities, and more for clients including school districts and higher education institutions, local and regional municipalities, and civic agencies. We take pride in strengthening community resilience by designing sustainable infrastructure. In this strategic position, you will leverage your design expertise to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects - managing staffing, budgeting, financial planning, scheduling, and cost estimating. You will also drive business development efforts and mentor team members to support our growth and expansion goals. Here, you will find a career with purpose and staying power. With 79 years of industry leadership, we have built a deeply rooted and stable client base. Many of our clients have trusted us with their projects for decades, a testament to the lasting value we bring to every job. We are also proud of our team's high retention rate - people stay because they thrive in a culture that fosters growth and collaboration. If you are looking to join a team that values stability while continuing to innovate and evolve, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from accredited college or university
• Professional registration (PE license) as a Civil Engineer in the state of California
• 8+ years of experience navigating multi-disciplined engineering projects
• Minimum of 1+ years' experience as project manager in civil engineering, overseeing design of site development, facilities, infrastructure, and public works projects
• Prior experience delivering projects for public agencies, municipalities, and educational institutions in Southern California
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering concepts, practices, and procedures

Nice To Haves

• DBIA certification (or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire)

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, overseeing all aspects from initiation to completion
• Prepare schedule, budget, scope of services; prepare and collect additional services; monitor budgets; and recommend corrective actions
• Supervise and train technical staff; assign projects to engineers with defined timelines; provide technical guidance; and review deliverables
• Be in responsible charge of the production of quality deliverables while meeting project schedules
• Evaluate staff performance; set career development goals; and provide mentorship and guidance
• Apply design expertise in grading and drainage; accessible/universal design; low impact development; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and public improvements
• Be familiar with local and state regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards
• Lead business development efforts and pursuit planning, including proposals, RFPs and RFQs, presentations, interviews, and negotiation of contracts
• Manage subconsultant contracting and coordination
• Maintain strong client relationships and be responsible for contract management throughout the project

Benefits

• Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members
• 401(k) with immediate vested company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas
• A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $125,000-$160,000 depending on experience
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3-4 Weeks of PTO (depending on experience)
• Career pathing, training + professional development
• Employee Parking paid by Company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees