Job Description

Position Summary

Are you ready to take the next big step in your civil engineering career? Commercial Development Resources (CDR) is looking for an experienced Civil Project Engineer to lead end-to-end projects and contribute to a thriving operation in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets. You’ll have the backing of a well-respected firm with a proven track record in land development, while managing a high-performing team and driving the office’s success. If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for civil engineering, land development, and business growth, we want to hear from you!

About Us – Commercial Development Resources (CDR)

CDR is a civil engineering firm focused on land development located in Costa Mesa, California. Outside the building, CDR delivers all land development services including:

• Civil engineering
• Dry utilities
• Landscape architecture
• Planning and permitting

Our greatest asset is our strong relationships with top tier corporate clients, architects, developers, and consultants. Since 2007, CDR has built a reputation on delivering results with integrity and solutions that provide maximum ROI.

Our core values—collaboration, a sense of urgency, integrity and accountability, persistence, and an entrepreneurial spirit—guide how we work and how we support one another. We foster a culture in which every team member contributes to our shared success. With a growing base of loyal clients, CDR is recognized as a leading development partner in Southern California with projects expanding across the U.S. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team culture committed to excellence.

🔗 Learn more:

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Oversight:

• Lead land development projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with local regulations and codes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, surveyors, and contractors.

Client Management:

• Establish on-going dialogue with clients, guiding them through various stages of the project.
• Notify clients of issues that may arise and provide effective solutions/game plan moving forward.
• Maintain existing client relationships and help foster new relationships for future project opportunities.

Office/Staff Leadership:

• Manage a team of engineers, including distributing workload and allocating hours.
• Drive employee performance to ensure timely delivery and project success.
• Reinforce CDR's core values within the team.

Financial & P&L Management:

• Oversee project finances, including monthly estimates, forecasting, and billing to ensure financial success.
• Drive strategic growth and operational efficiency to meet or exceed quarterly goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain quickly).
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development.
• Proven project management experience with demonstrated results.
• Stellar client management skills with the ability to strategize and articulate issues with clients .
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including office/staff management.
• Strong understanding of local land development regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience handling financial estimates, forecasting, and meeting quarterly goals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a new office with an established, respected firm.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• $3,000 relocation stipend if applicable.
• Support from a collaborative leadership team committed to your success.
• Unique company culture dedicated to work/life balance and flexibility - we believe in a "work hard, play hard" attitude!

Commercial Development Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs