Civil Manager

AECOM•Long Beach, CA

9d•$180,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a Civil Manager to join its Water group in the Los Angeles region. The role leads technical design teams developing conceptual layouts and designs for water resources projects, including flood control, storm drains, pump stations, and green stormwater projects. The Civil Manager also manages preparation of construction package deliverables, hydrologic and hydraulic models, permit applications, and technical studies. The successful candidate brings project management expertise, mentors junior staff, and develops high-performing teams in a collaborative environment. The position may lead mid- to large-size projects and multidisciplinary project teams, often including five or more members and subcontractors. It involves coordinating engineering work, advising clients on engineering and regulatory matters, reviewing technical work, and supporting proposals and growth of the surface water practice in the Los Angeles region. The position is hybrid, based at the listed Orange, California location. Relocation is not provided, and sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 8 years of related experience in drainage design, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of starting work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
15 or more years of project management experience and experience supervising staff.
Good understanding of the Los Angeles market and state agencies, and ability to support marketing efforts in pursuing work.
Progressive project experience, including task leadership and project management roles on design-build projects.
Experience as the primary client point of contact and a proven ability to develop client relationships.
Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with and support team members.
Public presentation experience.
Knowledge of agency and regulatory approval processes, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and successfully completing construction package deliverables, including design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analyses, technical memoranda, and design documentation reports.
Generate conceptual layouts and designs for flood control structures, floodgates, channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, spillways, rock drains, and underground storm drain systems.
Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid- to large-size projects.
Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term stormwater management solutions for clean water projects.
Develop project proposals and support other business leaders in growing the surface water practice in the Los Angeles region.
Direct and mentor technical staff completing project tasks.
Perform independent technical reviews of engineering reports and designs and sign off on work.
Lead project teams that may include five or more members from multiple disciplines and subcontractors.
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering projects, focusing on surface water projects.
Advise and consult with clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage and civil design.
Prepare and review working drawings, plans, cost estimates, studies, reports, and other work products.
Analyze and design stormwater drainage systems, hydraulic structures, and roadway drainage systems.
Lead technical design teams analyzing water resources infrastructure projects, including dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities.