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Civil Engineering Director

Omni Design, Inc.

Omni Design Inc. is an AE (architecture, civil engineering, and surveying) firm based in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 40 years in business. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the most complete and comprehensive design experience possible. We strive to form meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues to continually promote collaborative opportunities.

Omni’s 40+ years of experience translate to hundreds of successful projects of varying types. Our reputation and team of dedicated individuals are our biggest asset, and they are what we build our future upon.

The Widroe Group

With over 25 years of proven expertise in building exceptional organizations and securing top talent since 1998, The Widroe Group is proud to conduct this confidential search. Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out directly and confidentially to Tom Widroe at 805.680.7772 to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.

Organization Type:

Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying Firm

Location:

San Luis Obispo, California

Job Status:

Full-time

Job ID:

96740

Organization Website

omnidesign.us
SLO Harbor Rock
SLO Carizo Plain

Job Responsibilities


Project & Design Leadership

  • Project management: assign people’s time efficiently across projects to meet budgets, timelines, and deliverables; maintain baseline project management quality control within the department.
  • Act as the leader of the design process—from design through documentation—for public works and land development projects.
  • Develop and perform QA/QC processes for project risk mitigation.

Technical Experience

  • Preliminary engineering design studies (assessment of site constraints and potential regulatory issues).
  • Preparation/processing of tentative and final subdivision maps.
  • Preparation/processing of public improvement plans for public agencies and/or development plans for commercial and residential projects.
  • Preparation and review of hydrologic studies and drainage reports.

Leadership and Communication

  • Listen and communicate effectively and professionally in a wide variety of settings inside and outside the firm (sub-consultants, conferences, networking events, governmental agencies).
  • Display willingness to make decisions; exercise sound, accurate judgment; explain reasoning with respect to design intent; include appropriate stakeholders in decision-making; make timely decisions.
  • A growth-oriented mentality.

Marketing and Business Development

  • Procure and manage sales through existing clients and repeat work, new contracts, or new business development activities.
  • Decide which private/public projects to pursue and review proposals prepared by the marketing coordinator to ensure adequate budgets, schedules, and scopes while mitigating design risks.

Skills

  • Knowledge of SWPPP
  • Project management
  • Civil 3D
  • AutoCAD
  • HydroCAD (desired, not necessary)
  • HEC-RAS (desired, not necessary)

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible work schedule

Why Work at Omni Design?

We have a relaxed, open work environment with a multicultural team. We give people certain freedom and expect responsibility.

Typical Projects

  • Office buildings
  • Wineries
  • Laboratory facilities
  • New and renovated residences
  • Restaurants and markets
  • Telecommunications antennas
  • Industrial buildings
  • Roadway design
  • Bike paths
  • Subdivision maps
  • Public improvement plans