Civil Engineering Manager

Who we are:

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment.

We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation.

What you will be responsible for:

Aro Homes is seeking a Civil Engineering Manager to lead and scale the company’s internal civil engineering capabilities. This role goes beyond traditional site-by-site design and focuses on building repeatable, high-impact infrastructure solutions that support a productized approach to residential development.

As a key member of the Development team, you will work cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, Site Operations, and Real Estate. Your goal will be to ensure civil infrastructure is not just delivered, but optimized, standardized, and scalable across multiple projects and jurisdictions.

You will also serve as the company’s subject matter expert on civil engineering, developing the systems, processes, and strategies that enable faster feasibility, cleaner permitting, and more predictable project delivery.

What You’ll Do:

Infrastructure Strategy & Systems Development:

• Develop and implement scalable civil engineering solutions across grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems.

• Create repeatable design standards that can be applied across multiple sites and jurisdictions.

• Build and maintain a civil engineering playbook to support Aro’s long-term development platform.

• Establish standardized workflows, templates, and design criteria to increase efficiency and consistency.

Acquisition & Feasibility Leadership:

• Oversee rapid (48-hour) civil feasibility assessments to support acquisitions.

• Identify entitlement risks and site constraints early in the development lifecycle.

• Provide strategic input on massing, lot configuration, and infrastructure viability.

• Guide decision-making with a focus on scalability and repeatability across projects.

Site Design & Permitting Oversight:

• Lead the development of site plans, grading, utility layouts, and stormwater management strategies.

• Oversee drainage calculations and preparation of technical reports.

• Ensure permit packages are complete, high-quality, and submission-ready.

• Stamp and approve civil engineering documents in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Drive consistency in permitting approaches across jurisdictions to streamline approvals.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Partner with internal teams including Survey (PLS), Geotechnical, Structural, Architecture, and Construction.

• Align civil engineering solutions with broader product and construction workflows.

• Provide civil inputs into budgets, pro formas, and project planning.

• Ensure infrastructure decisions reduce construction risk and schedule variability.

Vendor & Agency Management:

• Lead and manage external civil consultants and engineering partners.

• Review and approve third-party drawings, calculations, and reports.

• Coordinate with utility providers, municipalities, and public works agencies.

• Build strong relationships with jurisdictions to improve approval timelines.

What You’ll Bring:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.

• 5–10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong background in land development (infill experience preferred).

• Active California Profession