Hybrid Engineering Manager, Civil Land Development

at BKF Engineers

• Job title: Engineering Manager, Civil Land Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $113,000 - $157,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newport Beach, United States

About the role

• Civil Engineering Manager leading Land Development team in Newport Beach for BKF Engineers. Overseeing projects and mentoring staff in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in land development in site development, design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
• B.S in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
• Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of California
• Strong experience in complete streets, multimodal design, and roadway or transit infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software)

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $113,00.00-$157,000.00 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
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