Technical Manager - Land Development
About The Position
Fuscoe Engineering is seeking a Technical Manager to support its San Diego office. This role provides technical strategy and leadership for civil engineering and technical specialties on land/site development, water resources, or survey-related projects. The Technical Manager develops and refines technical processes and methodologies, advances staff capabilities through mentoring and knowledge transfer, manages team members, and supports the organization’s quality assurance and quality control processes through technical reviews and coaching on quality standards. The role is suited to an experienced civil engineering professional who can serve as a central design figure, mentor employees, and oversee project technical work. The manager is expected to make sound decisions, communicate effectively, and manage land development projects from entitlements through construction support. Fuscoe describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, employee-owned, and oriented toward mentorship, continuous learning, open communication, and shared success. The position supports the San Diego office, with hybrid work available after 90 days and a flexible schedule that includes half-day Fridays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university.
- At least 6 years of civil engineering design experience.
- At least 3 years of experience serving as the central design figure, mentoring employees, and leading oversight of project technical aspects.
- Excellent decision-making, communication, leadership, and technical skills.
- Ability to manage a land development project from start to finish, from entitlements through construction support.
- EIT certification required.
- Motivated, curious problem-solver who works well independently and on a team.
Nice To Haves
- PE certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical strategist for civil engineering and technical specialties on land/site development, water resources, or survey-related projects.
- Provide technical leadership by developing and refining technical processes and methodologies.
- Develop and mentor staff by facilitating knowledge transfer and advanced technical learning.
- Manage team members, including delegating tasks and conducting or participating in staff reviews and other supervisory tasks.
- Participate in QA/QC by conducting thorough technical reviews of engineering deliverables and mentoring staff on quality standards and procedures.
- Manage land development projects from entitlements through construction support.
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonuses.
- Flexible schedule, including half-day Fridays.
- Hybrid work after 90 days.
- Company-wide holiday closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options.
- Life, AD&D, and LTD coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development support, including training and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
