Engineering Manager - Land Development

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of small to medium land development projects, ensuring high-quality design and execution
• Support financial management activities including budgeting, invoicing, and monthly billing
• Supervise, mentor, and support the career development of engineering staff
• Plan and organize project tasks; delegate assignments and coordinate team efforts effectively
• Serve as professional-in-charge, making final decisions and consulting on complex technical issues
• Manage grading, drainage, and utility design (water and sewer) for site development projects
• Oversee preparation of reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure quality control (QA/QC) and identify out-of-scope services to maintain project integrity
• Collaborate with design teams and provide cross-team training and technical support
• Prepare proposals including scope, schedule, and fee estimates for new and ongoing projects
• Act as primary client contact; attend project meetings and manage sub-consultants
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local standards to ensure regulatory compliance

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (required)
• 7+ years of progressive experience delivering land development projects, including residential and commercial subdivisions, site design, utilities, roadways, and public works
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California (required)
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable civil design platforms
• Demonstrated expertise in grading, drainage, utility coordination, and land development infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to various audiences such as clients, subcontractors, and across teams
• Mentor and support junior engineers through hands-on training, technical oversight, and clear communication