Principal Project Manager

Principal Civil Project Engineer/ManagerLooking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you! As a Principal Civil Project Engineer/Manager in Irvine, CA you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the Irvine, CA area. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow.QualificationsQualified candidate will have a BSCE degree, CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, (or ability to obtain in next 6 months), plus a minimum of eight (8-12) years relevant experience; or the equivalent work experience of twelve (12-15) years in this industry.Candidates for this position must demonstrate:Independent thought and decision-making abilitiesA minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of technical staff requiredPossess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skillsDemonstrate Project management abilityBe adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel and in-house staffManagerial experience will include the following:Management of construction documents and contractsManagement of construction support and field coordinationManagement of project schedules and budgetsPreparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of workSignificant experience in client and public-agency interactionsManagement of Design and Support StaffTechnical experience will include the following:Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies (incorporating land use and zoning considerations, assessment and consideration of site constraints, infrastructure requirements, and potential regulatory issues)Preparation/processing of regulatory plansPreparation/processing of public improvement plans (private and public)Ability to perform constructability reviewsExperience with a range of construction support servicesKnowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the State of CA and the region is strongly preferred.AutoCAD/Civil 3D. CAD experience is required.Additional Skills:Applies engineering principles, techniques, and procedures for Civil Engineering designPossesses working knowledge of business and management principles associated with strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production procedures, interview and hiring methods and the coordination of peopleAccepts and carries out responsibility for the design team's direction, control and planning; sets realistic goals and makes decisions independentlyExhibits a thorough understanding of jurisdictional processingNegotiates effectivelyDemonstrates a high level of leadership & management ability; accepts and responds appropriately to constructive feedback with others and applies seasoned time managementRelates well and maintains a high level of respect and confidence from co-workers, public agenciesDemonstrates a high level of competence in written and oral communicationPossesses knowledge of CAD and its capabilities for preparing exhibits, studies and/or final plansWhat We OfferGenerous Benefits PackageMedical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal LeaveHoliday Parties, Team Building Activities and EventsAnnual bonus potentialAt RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSalary Range $130,000- $165,000