Technical Manager – Land Development

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Hybrid option available after the first 90 days

Salary Range: $110,000–$135,000 per year

Work Authorization: U.S. citizens only; visa sponsorship is not available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to provide technical leadership for land development projects in Los Angeles. This position will serve as a technical strategist, central design resource, and mentor for civil engineering teams.

The successful candidate will help develop and improve technical processes, review complex engineering deliverables, mentor junior staff, and oversee projects from entitlement through construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical strategist for civil engineering and land development projects


• Provide technical leadership for land development, site development, water resources, and related projects


• Develop, refine, and implement technical processes and design methodologies


• Serve as the central design figure for complex civil engineering projects


• Manage land development projects from entitlement through design and construction support


• Conduct detailed technical reviews of engineering plans, calculations, reports, and other deliverables


• Participate actively in quality assurance and quality control processes


• Mentor engineering staff and facilitate technical knowledge transfer


• Support advanced technical training and professional development


• Delegate tasks and oversee the performance of engineering team members


• Participate in employee reviews and other supervisory responsibilities


• Ensure engineering work meets applicable standards, regulations, agency requirements, and quality expectations


• Coordinate effectively with project teams, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited four-year institution


• Minimum of six years of civil engineering design experience


• Minimum of three years of experience serving as a central design figure, technical mentor, or technical project lead


• Active Engineer-in-Training certification


• Experience managing land development projects from entitlement through construction support


• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design principles and technical processes


• Demonstrated experience reviewing technical engineering deliverables


• Experience delegating work, mentoring staff, and supporting team development


• Excellent decision-making, communication, leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively


• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer license


• Experience with site development and water resources projects


• Experience developing or improving technical design standards and methodologies


• Experience participating in formal QA/QC programs


• Experience supervising engineering staff and conducting performance reviews

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $110,000–$135,000, depending on experience and qualifications


• Employee Stock Ownership Program


• 401(k) with company match


• Discretionary bonuses


• Flexible schedule with half-day Fridays


• Hybrid work options after the first 90 days


• Company-wide holiday closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s


• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account options


• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage


• Paid time off and holidays


• Training, mentorship, and professional development support

Qualified candidates with strong civil engineering design experience and demonstrated technical leadership are encouraged to apply.