Engineering Project Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Engineering Project Manager jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District across technology, life sciences, and infrastructure sectors. Employers hiring right now include WSP, AECOM, and Kendo. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Project Manager - Civil Engineering
San Francisco, CA
About Sherwood Design Engineers
Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.
Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.
Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.
Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?
Role Summary
The Project Manager (PM) role is a client-focused position for which the candidate must have extensive project management experience for engineering design services. Working with the team, the PM will lead a variety of project types including site development incorporating best practices related to grading, utility systems, drainage and stormwater design, master planning from campus to district scales, and helping drive entitlement and planning approvals through creative and innovative implementation of infrastructure development. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, building client relationships and maintaining quality management processes to ensure work remains on track, within scope and on budget. This role includes mentorship of direct reports and will leverage and promote each team member’s strengths as a unique value add.
Minimum Skills
- Typically 8+ years experience delivering engineering and construction projects with solid technical knowledge and skills across the civil industry, including a strong background in condition assessment, planning, rehabilitation, and design
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, sanitary, environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering, or related degree
- Typically 2+ year leading engineering teams through the successful completion of construction, master planning, and entitlement projects
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information, to motivate and influence others
- Dedication to recruit, build, mentor, and foster a diverse engineering team
- Ability to travel to other offices/sites as needed
- Professional Engineering (PE) Registration in California or ability to obtain a PE within one year after starting the role
Preferred Skills
- Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
- Knowledge of civil programs (Civil 3D, LDT, Storm and Sewer Analysis, Hydro CAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, etc.)
- Design Build project management experience, especially those with civil industry experience or those with experience in industrial (process) oriented construction fields
- Relevant certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation (LEED, Envision, Living Building Challenge, EcoDistricts, DBIA)
- Knowledge of GIS principles
Expected Outcomes
- Develop and implement innovative design techniques that enhance projects and productivity within assignments
- Directly oversee and manage engineering efforts from project inception through completion of construction in coordination with Design Team, Client, and and construction teams
- Execution of all work professionally, safely, and ethically according to company values, engineering code of ethics and applicable law
- Regular client engagement resulting in continually expanding trust relationships and successful project delivery
- Coordinate with Principals and Operations leadership to assemble the project team and regularly review the project
- Project manage teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements, resulting in consistently profitable work
- Develop, mentor and assist staff in gaining experience and expertise in existing and emerging services, building and strengthening the team’s competencies
- Diligent and timely compliance with and implementation of company business practices, key among these being time entry
- Maintenance of a Professional Engineer license for employment duration
What We Offer
- Flexible working - with every other Friday off
- Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
- Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
- Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
- Automatic 401k enrollment and 401K match
- Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
- A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!
Compensation:
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000 to $145,000. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Engineering Project Manager Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering project manager job in San Francisco?
Focus your search on San Francisco's technology companies in SoMa and Mission Bay, life sciences firms around the Mission Bay biotech corridor, and infrastructure and transit agencies operating citywide. Candidates who stand out typically combine a PMP credential with hands-on experience in Agile or cross-functional delivery environments. Strong familiarity with complex urban project constraints, stakeholder coordination, and regulated industries gives applicants a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire engineering project managers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring engineering project managers in San Francisco right now include WSP, AECOM, and Kendo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's hiring base is particularly deep in enterprise software, medical technology, and public infrastructure organizations, reflecting the city's mix of private tech campuses and large-scale civic engineering projects.
Are there remote engineering project manager jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the role type. Engineering project managers overseeing physical construction, lab operations, or on-site infrastructure are rarely fully remote. About 80% of engineering project manager openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Program coordination, vendor management, and software delivery functions within larger San Francisco tech firms tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.
How can I get a engineering project manager job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through a project coordinator or junior program manager role at one of the city's mid-size technology or construction firms. San Francisco's biotech corridor in Mission Bay and infrastructure agencies like SFMTA and the Port of San Francisco regularly hire entry-level coordinators. Earning a CAPM certification and gaining hands-on experience managing a single workstream or vendor relationship builds the profile employers here expect before promoting into full project manager responsibility.
Which industries hire the most engineering project managers in San Francisco?
San Francisco engineering project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's density of venture-backed technology companies, an established biotech and medical device cluster in Mission Bay, and ongoing public transit and infrastructure investment collectively sustain consistent demand for experienced engineering project managers across all experience levels.
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