Project Manager/Civil Engineer - Public Infrastructure Design

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a talented and innovative Project Manager/Civil Engineer to join our team in Modesto, CA office. In this role you will help grow our Public Infrastructure site design & roadway practice in our Modesto, California office. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive high-impact site, roadway, park and other design projects while shaping the future of a thriving team.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with strong technical expertise, proven project management experience, and the ability to build long-lasting relationships, both internal to Westwood and external with Clients. This is a career-defining role with significant autonomy and the potential for advance in several directions, supported by a competitive compensation package, including an impressive bonus program.

Why Join Westwood?

• Leadership Opportunity: Drive the growth and success of a high-performing team with autonomy and resources.
• Career Growth: Realize your career aspirations with mentorship, advancement to ownership, and leadership development.
• Impactful Work: Deliver projects that improve communities, from municipal facilities, parks and recreational facilities, and local roadway improvements.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of an organization that values integrity, innovation, and open communication.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding bonus structure and comprehensive benefits.

Leadership and Growth

• Works with other leaders to grow our municipal site design & roadway practice, focusing on parks, public facilities, utility infrastructure, and local roadway projects.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with municipal clients, local agencies, and internal teams like Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying and disciplines.
• Secure new opportunities and actively engage in business development, marketing and Statement of Qualification/proposal development.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles, fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Mentor and inspire a team of professionals to achieve their career goals and grow into future leaders.

Technical Expertise

• Lead and oversee the design of complex municipal site and infrastructure projects, including grading, detention, storm-water drainage, utility systems, and roadway design.
• Ensure all projects comply with local or state regulations, as required.
• Resolve technical design challenges efficiently to maintain project momentum.
• Train technicians and EITs on the use of AutoCAD and other design software.

Project Management

• Deliver projects profitably while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with local agencies to address requirements, secure approvals, and ensure smooth project delivery.
• Conduct project accounting, invoicing, and performance tracking.
• Manage resources effectively, delegating tasks to qualified staff and nurturing their professional development.
• Coordinate with other teams at Westwood and through sub-consulting relationships.

• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal site design, including grading, drainage, detention, utilities, and paving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of roadway design, including small-diameter water & wastewater design, roadway alignment layouts, drainage design, and roadway grading, including horizontal and vertical curves.
• Expertise in managing projects from concept through construction.
• Experience in writing proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets.
• Ability to support client and project pursuit efforts led by others.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and inspire staff, lead teams, and communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Outgoing, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• adept at managing and deploying resources effectively to meet project goals.

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in the public infrastructure site and roadway design.
• Preferred 5+ years managing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver profitable projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; MicroStation experience is a plus.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. 

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. 

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.