Aro Homes Civil Engineering Manager

Who we are:

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment.

We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation.

What you will be responsible for:

Aro Homes is seeking a Civil Engineering Manager to lead and scale the company’s internal civil engineering capabilities. This role goes beyond traditional site-by-site design and focuses on building repeatable, high-impact infrastructure solutions that support a productized approach to residential development.

As a key member of the Development team, you will work cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, Site Operations, and Real Estate. Your goal will be to ensure civil infrastructure is not just delivered, but optimized, standardized, and scalable across multiple projects and jurisdictions.

You will also serve as the company’s subject matter expert on civil engineering, developing the systems, processes, and strategies that enable faster feasibility, cleaner permitting, and more predictable project delivery.

What You’ll Do:

Infrastructure Strategy & Systems Development:

Develop and implement scalable civil engineering solutions across grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems.

Create repeatable design standards that can be applied across multiple sites and jurisdictions.

Build and maintain a civil engineering playbook to support Aro’s long-term development platform.

Establish standardized workflows, templates, and design criteria to increase efficiency and consistency.

Acquisition & Feasibility Leadership:

Oversee rapid (48-hour) civil feasibility assessments to support acquisitions.

Identify entitlement risks and site constraints early in the development lifecycle.

Provide strategic input on massing, lot configuration, and infrastructure viability.

Guide decision-making with a focus on scalability and repeatability across projects.

Site Design & Permitting Oversight:

Lead the development of site plans, grading, utility layouts, and stormwater management strategies.

Oversee drainage calculations and preparation of technical reports.

Ensure permit packages are complete, high-quality, and submission-ready.

Stamp and approve civil engineering documents in compliance with applicable regulations.

Drive consistency in permitting approaches across jurisdictions to streamline approvals.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Partner with internal teams including Survey (PLS), Geotechnical, Structural, Architecture, and Construction.

Align civil engineering solutions with broader product and construction workflows.

Provide civil inputs into budgets, pro formas, and project planning.

Ensure infrastructure decisions reduce construction risk and schedule variability.

Vendor & Agency Management:

Lead and manage external civil consultants and engineering partners.

Review and approve third-party drawings, calculations, and reports.

Coordinate with utility providers, municipalities, and public works agencies.

Build strong relationships with jurisdictions to improve approval timelines.

What You’ll Bring:

B.S. in Civil Engineering.

5–10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong background in land development (infill experience preferred).

Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).

Strong proficiency in Civil 3D and site development design tools.

Deep understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater design.

Familiarity with Bay Area jurisdictions and permitting processes.

Proven track record of delivering clean, efficient permit submittals.

Experience building or improving engineering processes, standards, or systems.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Why This Role Is Different:

Most civil engineering roles focus on delivering individual projects. This role is about building a system.

You won’t just solve for one site, you’ll help answer bigger questions:

How can infrastructure strategies be standardized across diverse sites?

How can engineering decisions reduce risk and accelerate construction timelines?

Where can repeatability simplify permitting and approvals?

How can civil infrastructure support a scalable housing platform?

If you’re looking to apply strong land development fundamentals while shaping how projects are delivered at scale, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting, system-wide impact.

At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at [email protected]. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.