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Principal Project Engineer

Principal Project Engineer

Bright Sky RecruitingRiverside, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career with a firm that values leadership, mentorship, and meaningful work? We're partnering with a well-respected, multi-disciplinary firm that is seeking a Principal Project Engineer / Project Manager to join their team in the Riverside area. This is a confidential search for a leadership position focused specifically on Land Development projects -both public and private.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that works on impactful, high-profile developments across the Inland Empire and beyond. If you're looking to grow within a forward-thinking environment while leading teams and working directly with clients, this may be the right fit.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
  • Professional Civil Engineer license in California (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • 8-12 years of progressive experience in Civil Engineering, with a clear emphasis on Land Development
  • Minimum of 3 years in a project management or supervisory role
  • Strong client management and public agency coordination skills

What You'll Be Doing :

Project Management & Leadership :

  • Oversee design and production of construction documents for land development projects
  • Manage contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
  • Supervise and mentor engineering and design staff
  • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and fee estimates
  • Lead client and agency meetings and maintain ongoing relationships
  • Perform constructability reviews and support during construction

    • Technical Responsibilities :

  • Conceptual and preliminary site planning (zoning, constraints, infrastructure, and regulatory review)
  • Preparation and processing of improvement plans (grading, street, sewer, water, storm drain)
  • Coordination with planners, surveyors, architects, and other consultants
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required

    • Ideal Candidate Traits :

  • Deep understanding of California jurisdictional codes and entitlement processes
  • Proven success leading land development projects from design through construction
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to lead a team and grow client relationships
  • Comfortable working independently and making key decisions
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    Project Engineer • Riverside, CA, United States