| Location | Montclair, California |
Position Overview:
The role involves leading a design team, managing projects from start to finish, and ensuring that all work meets client and agency standards. This person will also need to have a strong business development focus, bringing their own book of business to the role.
Key Responsibilities:
* 1.* Design and Client Relations:
* * Plan and execute designs that exceed client expectations.
* * Interface directly with clients and manage the approval process with public agencies.
* 2.* Business Development:
* * Identify new work opportunities and actively pursue leads.
* * Bring a book of business to the organization.
* 3.* Administrative and Financial Tasks:
* * Oversee invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders, and team timecard approvals.
* 4.* Project Management:
* * Develop schedules and supervise the workflow of the design team.
* * Supervise the preparation of plans, reports, cost estimates, and other client deliverables.
* * Ensure design quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with standards.
* * Coordinate with outside consultants and internal departments.
* * Conduct site visits during construction to ensure conformity with plans and resolve issues.
* 5.* Team Management:
* * Supervise and mentor a team of 1-5 employees.
* * Conduct staff reviews, provide training, and manage team performance.
* 6.* Client and Agency Interaction:
* * Represent the company in meetings with clients and agencies.
* * Handle plan processing for approvals and resolve design problems with agencies.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
* * Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years of design experience.
* * At least 3 years of experience leading a team and managing projects.
* * EIT certification required, with PE license or the ability to obtain it within two years.
Skills:
* * Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and team-building skills.
* * Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D is preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
* * Regularly required to sit and use hands; occasional standing, walking, and talking.
* * Must occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment:
* * Typically, quiet with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a seasoned civil engineer who is not only technically proficient but also has a strong focus on business development and team management.