Project Manager

O’Day Consultants is seeking a Project Manager for its Carlsbad office. We have a full-time, seasoned manager-level civil engineer interested in public and / or private sector development. The position will entail oversight of design work on roadways, subdivisions, hospitals and golf courses, site development and grading, stormwater systems, utility infrastructure, topographic survey mapping and bathymetry, and other similarly complex civil infrastructure. The position offers challenging opportunities to work on diverse projects that could include research and writing storm water quality and hydromodification reports, subdivision development, property ownership ministerial oversight (e.g., tentative parcel maps, lot line adjustments, etc.), and multi-modal, “green streets” roadway improvement plans.

Since 1981, O’Day Consultants, Inc. has successfully worked with local municipalities, state agencies, the federal government, private developers, general contractors, architects, and other consulting firms on numerous contracts, including many as-needed and on-call type contracts for civil engineering and land surveying services throughout San Diego County and Southern California. We have provided these services for capital improvements, public works, industrial, commercial, retail, and large residential projects.

Responsibilities:

• Independently handle all aspects of project management, including project scoping, project budgeting, and project scheduling
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders through both oral and written channels
• Demonstrate leadership in providing engineering design guidance and problem-solving in a collaborative environment
• Independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal supervision, and a focus on client care
• Adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges, implementing solutions to keep projects on track
• Negotiate change orders, review submittals, and provide responses to Requests for Information
• Effective at facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration, including project team, client, and stakeholder meetings
• Provide mentorship to subordinates in a respectful, client-centered manner

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Engineering or a related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) will be a plus
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure and / or private development projects
• Strong proficiency in understanding complex civil engineering drawings, scope and fees, and technical reports.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to respond to proposals by collaborative participation in proposal, scope and fee authorship for new work
• Effectively use MS Office and modern digital tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Windows Explorer, Dropbox, public agency portals, etc.) to effectively complete work and collaborate to meet client needs
• Physical presence at the Carlsbad, CA office during regular working hours (i.e., M‑F, 8 am‑5 pm, precise hours flexible)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of land surveying principles and procedures
• CA RWQCB QSD / QSP Certification
• SWMM, HEC RAS, or similar storm water modeling software experience

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 3 weeks of employee paid leave (the first year), 11 paid holidays + birthday, 401(k) plan, and health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance. Plus, a soft close between Christmas and NewYear’s.