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Senior Civil Engineer​/Project Manager

Job in Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listing for: Huitt-Zollars Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Federal and Public Works

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer Project Manager for our Irvine office with at least 10 years of Project Management experience with Federal and Public Works clients. Must be registered California Professional Engineer.

Location

Irvine, California

Employment Type

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type

Salary

Registration(s)

Professional Licensed Engineer

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Duties
  • Manage and lead teams to execute civil and vertical projects
  • Provide project engineering/design and oversight
  • Oversee technical staff, client contact and relations, business development, and proposal preparation
  • Grow the practices in Southern California
Key Responsibilities
  • Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
  • Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
  • Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
  • Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
  • Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
  • Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt‑Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
  • Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
  • Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
  • Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
Role Competencies
  • Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
  • Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
  • Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
  • Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Must be a Licensed Engineer (P.E.) in the state of California
  • Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Strong civil engineering technical skills
  • Good communication and leadership skills
  • Good with clients, experience in business development and proposal preparation
Core Value & Leadership Competencies

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars
  • Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
  • Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #team

    HZ by viewing our Linked

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Benefits & Perks
  • Health insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • Dental insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • Vision insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
  • MDLive Telehealth
  • Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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