Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Career Opportunities with Sherwood Design Engineers

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm committed to investing in and embracing people, communities, and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs, and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems-based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York, San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Baietan Urban Area Plan in Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary

The Project Manager (PM) role is a client-focused position requiring extensive project management experience for engineering design services. The PM will lead a variety of project types including site development, master planning, and helping drive entitlement and planning approvals through creative implementation of infrastructure development. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, building client relationships, and maintaining quality management processes to ensure work remains on track, within scope, and on budget. This role includes mentorship of direct reports and will leverage and promote each team member’s strengths as a unique value add.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Typically 8+ years experience delivering engineering and construction projects with solid technical knowledge and skills across the civil industry.
2. Bachelor’s degree in civil, sanitary, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or related degree.
3. Typically 2+ years leading engineering teams through successful completion of construction, master planning, and entitlement projects.
4. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information, motivate, and influence others.
5. Dedication to recruit, build, mentor, and foster a diverse engineering team.
6. Ability to travel to other offices/sites as needed.
7. Professional Engineering (PE) Registration in California or ability to obtain a PE within one year after starting the role.

Preferred Skills:

1. Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental.
2. Knowledge of civil programs (Civil 3D, LDT, Storm and Sewer Analysis, Hydro CAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, etc.).
3. Design Build project management experience, especially in civil industry or industrial construction fields.
4. Relevant certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation (iLEED, Envision, Living Building Challenge, EcoDistricts, DBIA).
5. Knowledge of GIS principles.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Develop and implement innovative design techniques that enhance projects and productivity within assignments.
2. Directly oversee and manage engineering efforts from project inception through completion of construction.
3. Execution of all work professionally, safely, and ethically according to company values.
4. Regular client engagement resulting in expanding trust relationships and successful project delivery.
5. Project manage teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
6. Diligent and timely compliance with company business practices.
7. Maintenance of a Professional Engineer license for employment duration.

What We Offer:

1. Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year.
2. Flexible working - with every other Friday off.
3. Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans.
4. Learning and Development stipend.
5. Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays.
6. Automatic 401k enrollment.
7. Fun team events, lunches, and happy hours.
8. A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Compensation:

The wage range for this role is $114,000 to $139,000, considering factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and other business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.