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 across Southern California. As a Project Manager, you will be an owner contributing to the firm's sustained success and legacy. This position reports to the Downtown Los Angeles office, with flexibility to work from Riverside, Santa Clarita, or Orange County offices. You will lead a team of professionals through the full lifecycle of transformative projects, supporting educational, municipal, and other public sector clients. The team benefits from a strong backlog of work and opportunities to collaborate across the firm.
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
- Clear career pathways, coaching, and leadership development
- Collaborative teams that invest in your development
- Community-impact projects
- Ways to give back
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
