Civil Project Manager

Position Summary

Are you ready to take the next big step in your civil engineering career? Commercial Development Resources (CDR) is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer Project Manager to lead end-to-end projects and contribute to a thriving operation in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets. You’ll have the backing of a well-respected firm with a proven track record in land development, while managing a high-performing team and driving the firm's success.

About Us – Commercial Development Resources (CDR)

CDR is a civil engineering firm focused on land development located in Costa Mesa, California. Outside the building, CDR delivers all land development services including:

• Civil engineering
• Dry utilities
• Landscape architecture
• Planning and permitting

With a growing base of loyal clients, CDR is recognized as a leading development partner in Southern California with projects expanding across the U.S. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team culture committed to excellence.

🔗 Learn more about our projects and culture: www.cdrwest.com

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Oversight:

• Lead land development projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with local regulations and codes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, surveyors, and contractors.

Client Management:

• Establish on-going dialogue with clients, guiding them through various stages of the project.
• Notify clients of issues that may arise and provide effective solutions/game plan moving forward.
• Maintain existing client relationships and help foster new relationships for future project opportunities.

Office/Staff Leadership:

• Manage a team of engineers, including distributing workload and delegating tasks.
• Drive employee performance to ensure timely delivery and project success.
• Reinforce CDR's core values within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain quickly).
• 6 years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development.
• Proven project management experience with demonstrated results.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including office/staff management.
• Strong understanding of local land development regulations and permitting processes.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

You are the perfect fit because you...

• Communicate clearly and consistently with clients and team members.
• Lead with knowledge, confidence, and can drive team performance to ensure timely delivery while fostering a positive work environment.
• Think like an entrepreneur and are keenly aware of potential clients and opportunities.
• Work with a sense of urgency, persistence, and integrity.

Why Join Us?

✓ Opportunity to lead dedicated teams to project success at a rapidly expanding firm.

✓ Competitive salary (based on experience), excellent benefits, and performance-based incentives.

✓ $3,000 relocation stipend if applicable.

✓ Flexible work hours, including half-day Fridays.

✓ Support from a collaborative leadership team committed to your success.

✓ Exponential growth potential as we across the U.S.

✓ Award-winning company culture that prioritizes team collaboration and bonding - we believe in a "work hard, play hard" attitude! (Check out our previous company trips on our website!)

Commercial Development Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.