Sr. Project Manager - Land Development Costa Mesa, California,
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager
Overview
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing!
Atwell is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:
- Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group
- Recognized as #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group
- Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
- Recognized in Crains “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
- Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.
Lead Projects. Own Relationships. Grow the Business.
Atwell is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead land development projects and client relationships in our Costa Mesa office
. You’ll take on an existing book of business and be empowered to grow it.
If you’re a licensed PE with strong technical and leadership skills, and you’re ready to take full ownership of your clients, projects, and team—this is your seat at the table.
What You’ll Do- Lead a team of 6+ engineers delivering site development for single-family, multifamily, and build-to-rent projects
- Manage grading, stormwater design, permitting, and QA/QC
- Be the primary contact for clients
—own communication, build trust, and expand relationships - Oversee budgets, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects
- Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and growing key accounts
- Mentor junior staff and shape technical excellence across your team
- 8+ years in civil engineering with stormwater & land development experience
- Strong client-facing presence and relationship-building skills
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ICPR, AGTEK, and BMP design
- A self-starter mentality with the confidence to lead independently
- Self-motivated and proactive
- A strong communicator and trusted advisor
- Client-focused and business-minded
- Results-driven and strategic
- Collaborative and invested in your team’s success
- Immediate impact—step into active projects and client relationships
- Long-term career growth into leadership or principal roles
- High-visibility projects across Southern California
- Flexible work culture and
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