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Civil Engineering Project Manager – Site Development/Public Works
Own Your Future at Psomas! Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Civil Engineering Project Manager for our Site Development/Public Works team, you will lead impactful infrastructure and land development projects that serve communities across Southern California, including municipalities, school districts, higher education institutions, and civic agencies. Our work includes site development, roadway and right-of-way improvements, civil utilities, drainage infrastructure, and public improvements that strengthen and support resilient communities. This position reports to our Downtown Los Angeles office, with the flexibility to work from our Santa Clarita or Orange County offices.
Why Psomas
- 100% employee-owned with company-funded ESOP 401(k) match
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules
- Career growth, mentorship, and leadership development
- Collaborative, people-first culture
- Meaningful projects that positively impact local communities
- Company-paid employee parking
What You'll Do
- Project Leadership: Manage multiple civil engineering projects from planning through completion
- Budget & Schedule Management: Oversee scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and cost estimating
- Technical Oversight: Lead production of high-quality deliverables while meeting project deadlines
- Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and support engineers and technical staff
- Engineering Design: Apply expertise in grading, drainage, utilities, LID, hydrology/hydraulics, and public improvements
- Client & Agency Coordination: Maintain strong client relationships and navigate local/state regulatory requirements
- Business Development: Support proposals, interviews, RFQs/RFPs, presentations, and contract negotiations
- Consultant Management: Coordinate subconsultants and oversee contract administration
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- California PE license required
- 8 years of civil engineering experience managing multidisciplinary projects
- 1 years of project management experience overseeing site development or public works projects
- Experience delivering projects for Southern California public agencies, municipalities, or educational institutions
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, design, practices and standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- DBIA certification or ability to obtain within 2 years
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $125,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience
- Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
- 3-4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and employee ownership benefits
- Professional development, career pathing, and training opportunities
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and keeps candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with our needs, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable law.
Salary : $125,000 - $160,000