Civil Works Design Manager

About the role

The Civil Works Design Manager leads a multidisciplinary civil design team to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions for site development, grading, earthworks, drainage, roadworks, and water/sewer utilities. This senior position combines technical expertise with people management to ensure projects meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and evaluate civil engineers and designers, fostering a culture of initiative and continuous development.
• Provide advanced technical guidance, conduct workshops and training, and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications and construction documents.
• Enforce internal quality checks, peer reviews, risk assessments and QA/QC procedures aligned with ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety regulations and local/international codes (DPWH, HLURB, NEDA, AASHTO, ASTM).
• Participate in bidding, resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting and value engineering to optimise lifecycle costs.
• Support the team’s adoption of BIM workflows, Civil 3D, GIS integration and hydraulic modelling software.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, contractors and clients to align project delivery and represent the company in design coordination meetings.
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of documentation for regulatory permits and approvals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required); Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation or Water Resources is a strong advantage.
• PRC‑licensed Civil Engineer (required) with at least 10 years of civil works design experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role leading engineering teams.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale land development, infrastructure or utility planning projects.
• Active membership in professional organisations (e.g., PICE, ASCE, APWA) is preferred.

Required skills

• Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM workflows.
• Hydraulic modelling software such as SWMM, WaterGEMS, StormCAD, HEC‑RAS, EPANET.
• GIS integration and advanced digital design tools.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder negotiation abilities.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health coverage (HMO/Health Card) with dependent coverage.
• Group life insurance and statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG) plus 13th‑month pay.
• Paid time off from day one, including dedicated menstrual leave.
• Engaging workplace with monthly activities and major company events.