Civil Engineering - Senior Project Manager

Civil Engineering - Senior Project Manager

Newport Beach CA - Newport Beach, CA 92660

Overview

Salary Range $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time

Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Department: Civil Engineering Reports To: Director / Managing Director FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Project Manager is a key leader within the Civil Engineering Department, responsible for overseeing a sub department of Project Managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff. This role ensures operational excellence, technical quality, project profitability, and staff development across multiple concurrent engineering projects. The Senior PM serves as a strategic partner to the Director, driving project delivery, client satisfaction, business development, and continuous improvement efforts. This position requires advanced civil engineering expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to manage large scale, complex projects while mentoring a growing team. The Senior PM acts with a high degree of independence and leads initiatives that support the company's mission, values, technical standards, and long-term growth.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisory duties include staffing and resource planning, performance evaluations, coaching, workload balancing, skills development, and participation in hiring and promotions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads a civil engineering sub department, ensuring high-quality work, efficient operations, and strong team performance.

• Manages workload distribution, resource allocation, and staffing forecasts across projects and teams.

• Serves as a senior technical authority, providing guidance, reviews, and solutions for engineering challenges.

• Establishes and enforces department standards, workflows, and quality control procedures.

• Provides mentorship, career guidance, and training plans for PMs and civil engineering staff.

Project And Portfolio Management

• Oversees a portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery that aligns with client expectations, technical requirements, budget, and schedule.

• Supports Project Managers in managing scope changes, risk mitigation, project planning, and conflict resolution.

• Reviews and approves project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables prior to submittal.

• Ensures strong documentation practices and consistency across all team projects.

• Monitors overall financial performance, invoicing, profitability, and backlog to meet departmental targets.

Technical Expertise And Quality Assurance

• Provides advanced technical insight on civil site development, stormwater design, utility design, grading, permitting, and related engineering disciplines.

• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.

• Conducts technical reviews for engineering plans, reports, and specifications.

• Guides and approves complex design concepts, calculations, and project solutions.

Client Relations And Business Development

• Serves as a senior client liaison, managing high value relationships and maintaining consistent communication with key stakeholders.

• Supports and leads proposal development, presentations, and interviews for major project pursuits.

• Identifies new project opportunities and assists Director with revenue growth strategies.

• Ensures exceptional client satisfaction and helps resolve escalated project concerns.

Operational Excellence And Strategic Support

• Collaborates with Directors and senior leadership to support companywide project delivery strategies and operational goals.

• Contributes to policy development, process improvements, and the implementation of new tools and systems.

• Ensures the sub department's alignment with company mission, values, and quality standards.

• Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepares reports on departmental performance

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills with the ability to manage and motivate a multi disciplinary team.

• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering design, construction documents, and regulatory permitting.

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management capabilities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented with strong problem solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively.

• Proficiency in industry standard software, including, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, MS Word and Excel, and Hydroflow or equivalent drainage/hydrology software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).

• Minimum of 1015 years of civil engineering experience, including significant project management responsibilities.

• Prior experience supervising teams of Project Managers and engineers required.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.

• Experience leading complex or large scale civil/site development projects.

Working At GF

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO WORK AT GF Join a team where you can contribute and grow your career without limits. At GF, you'll help build community through meaningful work while shaping your professional growth and career path. Our team brings together diverse talents and backgrounds, creating an environment where you can explore fresh ideas, navigate new challenges, and adapt as your career and goals evolve. From our 4-day workweek and comprehensive benefits to intentional mentorship and career development, GF provides an environment where growth, balance, and job satisfaction go hand in hand.

CAREER PROGRESSION We are passionate about supporting your career progression and professional growth. GF maintains a career progression framework that illustrates typical advancement in both title and responsibility. During the annual performance review process, and at other appropriate times, we will discuss the skills, experience, and competencies that may be demonstrated to achieve the next level position.

Career progression is not prescriptive. Advancement is based on a combination of demonstrated capability, technical and interpersonal skills, experience, initiative, attitude, performance, and overall contribution to the firm. We encourage open, direct, and ongoing conversations with your manager regarding your career goals and professional development.

We also recognize that not every employee aspires to continued upward advancement. If you are content in your current role, we are committed to supporting your growth through expanded responsibilities, new challenges, and horizontal development opportunities that allow you to remain engaged, challenged, and professionally fulfilled while maintaining your current level.

BENEFITS Health and Wellness Support We prioritize the well-being of our team members through comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous Firm contribution to health savings accounts. Other programs that further emphasizes our dedication to the holistic health of our employees include: voluntary short- and long-term disability; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits; monthly wellness reimbursements; telehealth benefits; mental health counseling; employee assistance programs; Medicare transition services; and financial wellness benefits.

Professional Development Opportunities Dedication to continued learning is ingrained in our culture. Our tuition reimbursement program empowers employees to pursue continuous learning, enhancing their education and skill sets to excel in their careers. Mentorship opportunities and benefits such as paid membership to a professional organization and opportunities for selection into our Next Generation Leadership Training or Associates and Directors Program further supports the growth and development of our team.

Ownership and Prosperity As an ESOP company, GF takes pride in offering every team member a stake in our success. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, our employees benefit from shared company prosperity, creating a culture of shared goals and achievements. You fund your 401(k) through paycheck deferrals, and GF matches your deferrals into the ESOP with shares of company stock.

Work-Life Integration We understand the importance of Work-Life Balance. Our commitment to flexible work schedules, paid time off, paid holidays, half-day Fridays, and paid parental leave allows our team members to achieve professional success while maintaining a