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Project Manager | Civil Engineering (Site Development / Public Works)
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Hybrid: 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote
Own Your Future! Psomas is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long-term thinking. With no outside shareholders, decisions are guided by what's best for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Project Manager, you won't just lead projects-you'll be an owner contributing to the firm's sustained success and legacy.
We're seeking an experienced civil engineering leader to guide Public Works and Site Development projects that serve communities across Southern California. This position reports to our Downtown Los Angeles office, with the flexibility to work from our Santa Clarita or Orange County offices.
The Psomas Advantage:
- Employee Ownership: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
- People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development.
- Hybrid Flexibility: A consistent 3/2 hybrid schedule that supports both collaboration and focused work.
- Career Growth: Structured career pathing, leadership development, and internal coaching designed to support long-term growth into senior leadership.
- DTLA Perks: Company-paid parking in downtown Los Angeles.
The Role: You'll lead a team of talented professionals through the full lifecycle of transformative projects, supporting educational, municipal, and other public sector clients throughout Southern California. Our team benefits from a strong backlog of work and opportunities to collaborate with other engineering teams and service groups across the firm.
- Project Management: 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.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment that supports professional growth.
- Client Partnerships: 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.
- Business Development: Lead the development of proposals in response to Requests for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQs/RFPs), support Design-Build competitions, and participate in presentations/workshops/interviews. Throughout all aspects of business development, you will collaborate closely with leadership and marketing.
Required Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred: DBIA certification (or ability to obtain)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $125,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
- Time Off: 3–4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.
Our Hiring Approach: Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep you informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $125,000 - $160,000