Civil Senior Project Manager

Company: PBK Architects
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

DIG Engineers is an award-winning engineering and consulting firm that has been a leader in educational design for more than 25 years. The DIG team works collaboratively with public and private sectors to accurately plan site developments, storm water management, transportation, and more. Join our team of dynamic, creative, bright, and hardworking individuals who strive to help provide economic growth and sustainability for years to come. Here’s your chance, are you ready to make a difference? The Civil Project Manager will be the main point of contact in the day-to-day interaction with the Client’s designated representative and has the ultimate responsibility for both the quality and effective execution of engineering projects including grading, drainage systems, water distribution and supply systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, and roadways. The Civil Project Manager will also play a key role in the hands-on design of engineering projects. Your Impact: Prepare WQMP's, Erosion Control Plans and Hydrology calculation packages. Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work. Prepares estimates for engineering work. Provides guidance and continuously educate team members on standards and changes within client or scope of work. Work with the Firm’s management on various aspects of assigned projects. Preparation of weekly project status reports for assigned projects. Attending meetings with the Client for project review and coordination. Research and preparation of feasibility documents. Ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project consultants. Management, preparation, and coordination of all technical designs of multiple projects. Monitors work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, standards, and design criteria. Proactively work with the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction to obtain plan approval and permits. Attend construction meetings and conduct field observations. Here’s What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required, Master’s degree preferred. 8 years of experience since graduation. Licensed professional engineer (P.E.) preferred. Highly proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office suite. Excellent communications skills both oral and written. Excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers, owners and public agency officials. Familiarity with regional design criteria. Self-starter. Ability to work interdependently within a team environment. Must have Stormwater/Hydrology experience Must be flexible to changes and able to operate in a fast-paced environment. The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below. $110,930.00 - $166,395.00 PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

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