Project Manager (Engineering)

Job Description

Job DescriptionEngineering Project Manager (Wet Utilities)Location: Concord, CA
Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000 annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Employment Type: Full Time, Direct Hire
Join a Growing Utility Infrastructure Team We are actively seeking an Engineering Project Manager (Wet Utilities) to join a well-established underground utility and infrastructure organization. In this highly visible leadership role, you will guide complex utility design projects from concept through completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while serving as a trusted advisor to clients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced civil engineering professional who enjoys managing technical projects, mentoring teams, building client relationships, and driving successful project outcomes in a dynamic infrastructure environment.
Reasons to Join This Team

• Be part of a respected infrastructure organization delivering essential utility projects that support communities and regional growth.
• Lead impactful projects with significant ownership, autonomy, and decision-making responsibility.
• Collaborate with talented engineering, design, and technical professionals across diverse project types.
• Access professional advancement opportunities while contributing to strategic business growth initiatives.
• Participate in performance-based incentive opportunities and employee ownership programs designed to recognize contributions.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Direct the full lifecycle of engineering and utility design projects, from initial planning through final delivery.
• Coordinate and guide engineers, designers, drafters, technical specialists, and consulting partners to achieve project objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet approved design standards, quality requirements, and client expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, scope, resources, and contractual matters.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and design concerns, then implement effective solutions.
• Monitor key project performance metrics and prepare executive-level progress reports.
• Manage consultant and vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, and performance oversight.
• Foster strong client partnerships that encourage long-term collaboration and repeat business.
• Support business development efforts through networking, proposal development, pursuit activities, and client presentations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members while supporting their professional growth.
• Exercise independent judgment when addressing complex project and engineering challenges.

To Be Successful in This Role, You'll Bring

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• REQUIRED: 5+ years of engineering project management experience within utility, civil infrastructure, or related environments.
• REQUIRED: California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office applications, and project-related technology tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, technical deliverables, and cross-functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of engineering design principles, construction practices, and utility infrastructure systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, client relationship, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and support team development.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee ownership opportunities through stock participation programs.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Multiple health plan options, including HSA-eligible plans.
• Significant employer contribution toward employee and dependent medical coverage.

Build the Future of Essential Infrastructure Start by applying, or email aileen@go2dynamic.com with any questions to learn more!