Project Manager - Land Development
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Industry: Land Development / Civil Engineering
Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years)
About the Role
A highly respected civil engineering consulting firm in San Diego is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to lead land development and infrastructure projects across the region. This role is ideal for someone with deep stormwater expertise, strong technical design capabilities, and a proven ability to guide teams and manage client expectations.
The work includes a mix of industrial, commercial, stormwater, and general civil site development projects, with the opportunity to take a pivotal leadership position within a growing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee multidisciplinary project teams, providing direction, mentorship, and technical guidance.
- Manage and deliver complex infrastructure and land development projects from concept through completion.
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships while ensuring responsiveness to project needs and expectations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure cohesive project execution.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, profitability, and contractual changes.
- Prepare proposals, qualifications packages, and contribute to business development efforts.
- Review engineering designs, reports, studies, and permit submittals for accuracy and quality.
- Develop design concepts, project specifications, schedules, and cost projections.
- Conduct engineering evaluations in alignment with quality standards and best practices.
- Support the development and career growth of assigned staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (required).
- Minimum 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience, ideally with local San Diego project experience involving stormwater and land development.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Demonstrated experience preparing Drainage Studies, SWQMP, WQTR, and WQMP documents.
- Strong understanding of hydrology, stormwater management, and applicable regulations.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (required).
- Hands-on experience designing and managing site development components including:
- Site preparation
- Paving
- Access roads
- Curbs & gutters
- Guardrails
- Retaining walls
- Striping & signage
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Background
- Experience with a variety of industrial, commercial, and stormwater-related projects.
- Candidates similar to the provided benchmark profile (e.g., 10+ years, stormwater-focused, strong local SD background).
- Background in firms comparable in scale to typical local competitors.
Career Growth & Team Culture
The selected candidate will join a collaborative, development-focused team that values technical excellence, mentorship, and long-term career growth. The role offers opportunities to take on expanded leadership, influence technical direction, and shape staff development pathways.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and project portfolio highlighting relevant land development and stormwater experience.
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