Project Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

Work Arrangement: HYBRID eligibility after 90 days | Flexible schedule with half-day Fridays

About Our Partner

We're partnering with a well-established, 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm that has been shaping communities throughout California for more than three decades.

With 225 employee-owners across six California offices, the organization has built its reputation on technical excellence, collaborative project delivery, and a culture where employees have a meaningful stake in the company's success.

Specializing in land development, survey and mapping, stormwater management, water quality, and geospatial technology, our partner combines the resources of an established engineering firm with an entrepreneurial, ownership-driven environment.

Why Candidates Lean In

• Ownership Beyond the Job Title: Join a 100% employee-owned organization offering an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), where your contributions support both project success and the firm's long-term growth.

• End-to-End Project Leadership: Take ownership of land development projects from initial entitlements and design through agency approvals and construction support, with direct client exposure and meaningful decision-making authority.

• Work-Life Balance & Professional Growth: Enjoy flexible scheduling, half-day Fridays, hybrid eligibility after 90 days, and a collaborative culture that prioritizes mentorship, technical development, and long-term career advancement.

What This Role Is Really About

The Project Manager will lead civil engineering design and project delivery for land development projects throughout the San Diego market.

This position combines hands-on technical leadership, project management, and client relationship ownership. You'll serve as a central figure in guiding engineering design, coordinating project workflows, mentoring team members, and navigating public agency approval processes.

Beyond delivering projects on time and within budget, you'll contribute to business development efforts, strengthen client relationships, and help maintain the firm's reputation for quality and technical excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

• Identify design criteria plus plan and execute effective designs.

• Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing at public agencies.

• Participate in marketing, business development, lead finding, and pursuit of new work. 

• Completion of administrative and finance responsibilities including invoicing, monitoring, proposals, change orders, timecard approvals, and attending required meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• 10+ years of civil engineering design experience, preferably within land development.

• 3+ years of project leadership experience, serving as a primary design lead, mentor, or individual responsible for coordinating project workflows.

• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects from entitlements through construction support.

• Strong technical problem-solving, decision-making, and project management capabilities.

• Experience coordinating directly with clients and navigating public agency plan review and approval processes.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.

(This is truncated job description and may be expanded or revised.)

COMPENSATION:

The projected annual salary is estimated at $118,000 - $142,000 per year, representing the low and high ends of the range. The actual starting rate of pay may vary based on factors that include, but are not limited to, the position offered, work experience, education, training, and commensurate experience.

BENEFITS:

Our partner offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, financial security, and professional development.

• Employee Ownership: 100% employee-owned organization with an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

• Retirement & Incentives: 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Financial Protection: Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage.

• Time Away: Paid time off, holidays, and a company-wide holiday closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's.

• Professional Development: Training, mentorship, and ongoing opportunities for career advancement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER

Talent Xpanse and our clients is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.