Civil Design Project Manager
Full-Time
$125k - $160k/yr
Expert
Pasadena, CA, USA
HybridHybrid work combines remote and in-office time at the Pasadena office.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- The candidate must have at least 12 years of experience in civil design, including at least 2 years of project management experience.
- The candidate must possess a California Professional Engineer license.
- The candidate must be able to work at the Pasadena, California office.
- The candidate must have experience overseeing the development of construction documents, including PS&E.
- The candidate must have strong time management and organizational skills.
- The candidate must be able to adapt to changing priorities.
- The candidate must communicate with verbal and written clarity.
- The candidate must demonstrate a proactive nature.
Responsibilities
- Manage full civil and water resource design projects from concept to construction bid, including preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates, while controlling schedule and budget.
- Manage a multidisciplinary design team and subconsultants.
- Manage and mentor junior-level production staff.
- Run regularly scheduled project progress meetings with clients to ensure project goals are agreed upon and met.
- Contribute to professional staff development and future staffing needs.
- Prepare proposals and project scope write-ups for new project pursuits.
- Prepare and manage deliverable schedules effectively to prevent overworking staff.
- Perform duties necessary to advance the company’s qualifications and reputation in the industry.
- Use critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to formulate engineering solutions to challenging problems and achieve technical and professional goals.
- Describe and present project efforts and goals in a way that is easily understood by clients and the public.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing subconsultants is preferred.
- Prior work with public agencies is preferred.
- Experience designing water resources and/or land or site development projects is preferred.
About the company
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Headquarters
La Grange, Texas
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pasadena's three-year, $1.5 million ceiling signals repeatable demand for stormwater compliance services.
- Craftwater's projects page shows active work from Machado Lake to San Diego River.
- Hybrid openings in Pasadena, Orange County, and San Diego indicate hiring, not retrenchment.
What critics are saying
- Pasadena's 2026 panel intensifies pricing pressure against Geosyntec, Dudek, and Tetra Tech.
- Revenue concentration on municipal contracts exposes Craftwater to city budget cycles and procurement delays.
- No layoffs surfaced publicly, but a tiny consulting footprint risks talent loss to larger firms.
What makes Craftwater unique
- Craftwater won Pasadena's 2026 on-call stormwater contract alongside Tetra Tech and Dudek.
- Its 2026 website spans San Diego, Orange County, Pasadena, Detroit Metro, and Washington D.C.
- State Water Board awarded Craftwater a $174,000 contract in May 2025.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options