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Director of Civil Engineering – Northern Colorado
Innovate to Elevate Lives!
Are you a visionary civil engineering leader with a passion for driving growth, building lasting client relationships, and leading high-performing teams? We’re seeking a dynamic, solutions-driven Director of Civil Engineering to spearhead our Northern Colorado practice—someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces challenges as opportunities, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
This isn’t just a leadership role; it’s a chance to shape the future of our civil engineering practice, influence strategic direction, and leave a lasting impact on our projects, clients, and team. If you’re a proactive problem-solver who sees obstacles as puzzles to solve (not roadblocks), we want you on our team.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Business Development & Growth
If you’re a natural leader who doesn’t wait for permission to make an impact, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to shape the future of our civil engineering practice—let’s build something great together. This is a hybrid role that will require you to be in office at least 3 days per week, based out of our Fort Collins, CO.
Apply now and lead with purpose!
Compensation Base Salary Range: $165,175 - $200,250 per year. Bonus compensation ranges from 15%-25% of base salary. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs.
EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.
Innovate to Elevate Lives!
Are you a visionary civil engineering leader with a passion for driving growth, building lasting client relationships, and leading high-performing teams? We’re seeking a dynamic, solutions-driven Director of Civil Engineering to spearhead our Northern Colorado practice—someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces challenges as opportunities, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
This isn’t just a leadership role; it’s a chance to shape the future of our civil engineering practice, influence strategic direction, and leave a lasting impact on our projects, clients, and team. If you’re a proactive problem-solver who sees obstacles as puzzles to solve (not roadblocks), we want you on our team.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- High Impact: Drive business growth, operational excellence, and client success in a key leadership position.
- Autonomy & Ownership: No micromanagement here, you’ll have the freedom to lead, innovate, and execute while collaborating with leadership on strategic decisions.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented professionals who value accountability, mentorship, and results.
- Growth Opportunities: Help expand our footprint in Northern Colorado while shaping the future of our civil engineering practice.
Business Development & Growth
- Identify and secure new business opportunities with private sector clients—you’ll be a key player in our growth.
- Expand existing client relationships, ensuring long-term satisfaction and repeat business.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to strengthen our market presence.
- Serve as the trusted advisor for key clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability—no dropped balls.
- Lead, mentor, and empower project teams to deliver outstanding results under pressure.
- Set and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to drive profitability and accountability in land development.
- Collaborate with project managers to forecast staffing needs and allocate resources effectively.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams.
- Work cross-functionally to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions for clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (highly preferred).
- 15 years of civil engineering experience, including 5 years in leadership (Director or similar).
- Proven track record of winning work, retaining clients, meeting/exceeding revenue targets, and leading teams through complex projects.
- Financial savvy. You know how to manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
- A “figure it out” mindset. You’re resourceful, adaptable, and thrive in fast-moving environments.
- Proven experience managing teams and mentoring staff
- Exceptional communication skills. You build trust with clients, inspire teams, and drive results.
- Competitive compensation discretionary bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance)
- Generous PTO paid holidays
- Professional growth opportunities in a supportive, high-energy environment
If you’re a natural leader who doesn’t wait for permission to make an impact, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to shape the future of our civil engineering practice—let’s build something great together. This is a hybrid role that will require you to be in office at least 3 days per week, based out of our Fort Collins, CO.
Apply now and lead with purpose!
Compensation Base Salary Range: $165,175 - $200,250 per year. Bonus compensation ranges from 15%-25% of base salary. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs.
EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.
Salary : $165,175 - $200,250