Associate Civil Project Manager

Job description:

Are you ready to advance your career managing impactful public works projects in San Diego? We are seeking an Associate Civil Project Manager to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in our Public Works Department. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineering designers, and work directly with clients and public agenciesshaping the infrastructure and communities of tomorrow.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

• Lead meaningful public works projects including capital improvement, design-build, and pipeline initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, designers, and project managers in a supportive, innovative environment.
• Gain hands-on experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Enjoy mentorship, professional growth, and a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and fun.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise engineering designers, including daily task assignments, quality control, and performance reviews.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure high-quality results.
• Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and public agency personnel.
• Prepare and process public works improvement plans, specifications, and design-build documents.
• Lead preliminary engineering design studies, incorporating site constraints, regulatory requirements, and client objectives.
• Ensure projects comply with California jurisdictional codes, standards, and regional procedures.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• BSCE (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6 years of public works experience (or 10 years equivalent total work experience).
• California PE registration preferred.
• Demonstrated independent thought, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
• Strong experience in client and public-agency interactions.
• Knowledge of California codes, standards, and public works procedures is highly preferred.
• Technical experience in public works infrastructure projects, capital improvements, and design-build projects.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life & Disability Insurance, Profit Sharing, and Personal Leave.
• Flexible and alternative work schedules, including hybrid options.
• Holiday parties, team-building events, and company-sponsored activities.
• A culture of mentorship, career growth, and professional development.

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking, community-focused team where your leadership and technical expertise will directly influence the success of high-profile public works projectswithout revealing the company name until the right time.