Senior Civil Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's municipal government agency, located in Mill Valley, is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer - Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure/Program Manager. This is a long term opportunity. 6-12 month contract to direct hire. This role will oversee a team of about 3.

This is a highly cross-functional role with dotted-line coordination across:
* Maintenance
* Operations
* Design
* Planning

Duties:
* Manage and organize project schedules
* Coordinate with: Designers, Contractors, Consultants
* Serve as direct point of contact for contractors on-site
* Oversee consultants and internal project managers
* Run multiple concurrent sewer programs and initiatives
* Attend 2-4 meetings per day across departments

Field & Office Balance:
* Combination of desk work and field activity
* Access to company vehicle for site visits
* Regular responsibilities include: Site visits for active construction; Morning troubleshooting in the field; Afternoon follow-ups and check-ins

Workload Mix:
* +/- 80% of time focused on sewer-related work
* Remaining time spent on higher-level responsibilities: Stakeholder meetings; Council presentations; Board meetings (typically every 1-2 months, may be after hours)

REQUIREMENTS:
* Active California PE license; Flexibility if candidate holds another state PE and can obtain CA PE quickly
* Direct sanitary sewer infrastructure experience
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams: Design, construction, reporting, and operations
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong stakeholder communication skills, including: Presentations to city council or governing bodies; Public-facing communication (community interaction, issue resolution)

Proven experience in:
* Managing sewer systems/programs or large-scale infrastructure projects
* Overseeing full design and construction lifecycle

Ability to operate as:
* Program owner and/or technical lead
* Central coordination point across internal teams, consultants, and contractors
* Strong project/program management skills

Nice to Have:
* Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
* Experience conducting sewer capacity studies
* Broader municipal utilities exposure (stormwater, water, underground infrastructure)
* Experience managing: Multiple programs or cross-functional municipal initiatives
* Familiarity with Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs)
* Comfortable operating in smaller or less siloed environments (generalist mindset)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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