Civil Engineering Department Manager

Job Title: Civil Department Manager

Job Description:

The Civil/Structural Department Manager is responsible for leading the engineering team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. This role involves managing and training staff, planning resources, maintaining quality control standards, coordinating with other departments, and building and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of civil/structural engineers and designers in project design, development, and execution.
• Ensure the profitable growth of the department by aligning staff levels and assignments with project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Oversee recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Ensure department activities adhere to company guidelines and procedures.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture within the department.
• Seek improvements in departmental processes and efficiencies.
• Define, assign, and monitor department task assignments.
• Monitor and maintain scope, schedule, and budget for the CSA department.
• Develop bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, material lists, specifications, calculations, design concepts, design drawings, correspondence, and scope changes submittals.
• Ensure all department deliverables comply with codes, standards, and project milestones.
• Organize and lead department meetings to communicate priorities, performance updates, and other important information.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• 15 years of heavy industrial experience.
• PE license with the ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
• Significant experience in structural engineering with a strong track record of project delivery.
• Five or more years of relevant managerial experience.
• Experience managing staff, ensuring project compliance, coordinating with clients and other departments, overseeing budgets, and contributing to business development efforts like proposal writing and cost estimation.
• Experience with equipment foundations/supports, piping supports, process buildings, access platforms, etc.
• Experience in various types of steel and concrete construction methodologies.
• Experience in conventional shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Retrofit experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of relevant risk management issues (contractual terms, technical feasibility, etc.).
• Working knowledge of OSHA, API-620, API-650, NFPA 13, IBC, AISC, ACI-318, ACI-530, and ASCE-7 codes.
• Experience in preparing structural and civil construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of static and dynamic load applications.
• Understanding of structural considerations associated with demolition of both structures and equipment.
• Working knowledge of alternative materials and construction methodologies as necessary to facilitate clients’ needs.
• Working knowledge of earth pressures and their effect on design.
• Working knowledge of considerations of other trades related to efficiently designed structural systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of civil design, including topographic surveys, erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater management, staking and site layout, and underground utility plans.
• Knowledge of IBC regarding building egress, stairs and ramp construction, building construction types, occupancy, and fire protection elements.
• Ability to develop General Arrangements and Equipment Arrangements by collaborating with other discipline designers and engineers.
• Skilled understanding of maintenance & constructability considerations in all design applications.
• Experience in project management including project estimating.
• Proven technical and business writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, including Microsoft Excel and Project.
• Proficient understanding of AutoCAD 3D design with various structural and civil software packages (AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, Revit, RISA 3D, STADD, ROBOT).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Work Environment:

• This position is based in an onsite work environment in Midlothian, VA, with responsibilities that include conducting site visits for projects in the mid-Atlantic region.
• You will oversee a team of 5 engineers and 1 designer.
• Benefits include 20 PTO days per year, 9 paid holidays, and cell phone reimbursement.
• The role also offers an annual performance bonus contingent on company profitability and job performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Midlothian, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $200000.00 - $225000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Midlothian,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $200,000 - $225,000