Civil Engineering Project Manager

Join the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. Burrell Consulting Group, now a part of MacKay Sposito in Roseville, CA, is looking for a dedicated and relationship-driven Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our team.

In this role, you’ll lead land development projects from initial planning through design completion, managing client relationships, project teams, and technical execution. We’re looking for someone with strong relationship cultivation skills, leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering projects that positively impact the communities we serve.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Keys to Success:

• Manage land development projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering teams, subconsultants, and support staff.
• Lead the preparation of site development plans, reports, calculations, and permit applications.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and participating in proposal development.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, public agencies, and internal teams to discuss project progress and resolve challenges.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed to maintain project goals.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to provide innovative solutions.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on land development projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of local development codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry-related design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and public agency staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience in land development.
• Experience working with both public and private sector clients.
• Established relationships with local municipalities and reviewing agencies.
• Business development experience, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to lead and develop junior staff.
• Experience with project management software tools (such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Ajera, Deltek Vantagepoint or similar).

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first cult