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Posted 29 July, 2026

Senior Project Manager

Sterling Inspired Staffing.
Ontario, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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1. Identify design criteria plus plan and execute effective designs

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focused on exceeding client expectations.

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2. Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing at

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public agencies.

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3. Marketing, business development, lead finding and pursuit of new

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work. MUST HAVE A BOOK OF BUSINESS TO BRING ALONG

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4. Admin and finance tasks such as invoicing, budget monitoring,

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proposals, change orders, timecard approvals for team and

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attendance at required meetings.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Other duties may be assigned:

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Develop schedules and supervise coordination of workflow of the

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design team with Sr. Project Manager.

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Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and

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other client deliverables. Assure work/design is of high quality, cost

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effective, incorporates Full Circle Thinking, and meets the agency

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and client standards.

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Supervise or provide direct contact with agencies, supervise plan

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processing for approval, work with agencies to resolve design

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problems and determine compliance with agency requirements.

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Oversee coordination with all outside consultants (geotechnical,

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landscape, plumbing, architect, etc.) and internal departments

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(survey, mapping, water quality, etc.). Initiate kick-off meetings, as

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appropriate, for various project phases.

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Conduct site investigations and other research for proposals,

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designs and marketing materials.

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Oversee or make visits to site during construction to check for plan

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conformity, resolve construction discrepancies and respond to RFIs.

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Provide workload forecast to ensure team is properly utilized.

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Communicate need for additional resources with Sr. Project

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Manager.

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Conduct staff reviews and provide coaching/training.

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Responsible for seeing that time is properly charged to project and

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employee timecards are submitted in a timely manner.

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Track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and change

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order requests when required.

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Initiate, implement and promote new ideas and procedures

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incorporating Full Circle Thinking.

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Represent FEI in meetings with clients and agencies.

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Attend seminars and classes and submit written evaluations of

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seminars and classes with one or two key changes your going to

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use.

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Regular attendance and punctuality.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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In coordination with Principal or Sr. Project Manager supervises 1-5

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employees within the Engineering Team. Carries out supervisory

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responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and

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applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training

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employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising

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performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing

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complaints and resolving problems.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

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each essential

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duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of

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the knowledge, skill, and/or

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ability required.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

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Any combination of a bachelors degree (B. S.) in Civil Engineering or

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equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university and civil

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engineering design experience totaling ten years; or equivalent

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combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of

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experience as the central design figure for a team as well as experience

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mentoring and overseeing workflow of projects is required. Successful

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candidates will have well-developed problem solving, decision-making,

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communication and team building skills and the ability to manage

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projects from start to finish. EIT certification required. PE license or ability

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to obtain the PE license within two years of hire/promotion is required.

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Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that

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must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

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functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

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enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly

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required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands

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and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk

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or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10

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pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

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color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative

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of those an employee encounters while performing the essential

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functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

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enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally

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exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work

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environment is usually quiet.

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Package Details

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spening Account, Health Savings Account, Colonial Life, 401K (Company match - 50% of 1st 8% of salary deferral). Vacation Leave (Non-Manager): 0-5 years: 10 days/ yr. 5-10 years: 15 days/yr. 10+ years: 20 days/yr. Vacation Leave (Manager) 0-10 years: 15 days/yr. 10+ years: 20 days/yr. Sick Leave: 40 hours per year (SD/LA see handbook) ESOP: See Summary Plan Description (SPD)