Project Manager | Civil Engineering (Site Development / Public Works)
About The Position
Psomas is a 100% employee-owned firm seeking an experienced civil engineering leader to guide Public Works and Site Development projects that serve communities across Southern California. As a Project Manager, you will lead a team of talented professionals through the full lifecycle of transformative projects, supporting educational, municipal, and other public sector clients. The position reports to the Downtown Los Angeles office, with flexibility to work from Santa Clarita or Orange County offices. Psomas offers a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long-term thinking, with decisions guided by what's best for employees, clients, and communities.
Requirements
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience
- 1+ years demonstrated experience leading projects, teams, and client relationships
- Experience working with Southern California educational institutions, public agencies, and municipalities
Nice To Haves
- DBIA certification (or ability to obtain)
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple site development and civil infrastructure projects from planning through construction, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations while coordinating with agencies and external/internal teams.
- Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment that supports professional growth.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted partner to educational and municipal clients, navigating Southern California agency coordination, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the development of proposals in response to Requests for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQs/RFPs), support Design-Build competitions, and participate in presentations/workshops/interviews, collaborating closely with leadership and marketing.
Benefits
- Company funded ESOP
- 401(k) with immediate match
- 3(days in office)/2(days remote) hybrid schedule
- Structured career pathing, leadership development, and internal coaching
- Collaborative teams that invest in your development
- Community-impact projects
- Company-paid parking in downtown Los Angeles
- Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
- 3-4 weeks PTO
- 8 paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
