Civil Practice Area Leader P5

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships.

We have a new exciting opportunity available for a Civil Practice Area Leader in our Milwaukee Headquarters office. Our ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be looking for an opportunity to manage a high-performing staff and a variety of projects. Our successful candidate will be able to work directly with clients, lead project design teams, and work to mentor and advance the abilities of our staff. We provide an excellent reputation and strong staff to support your efforts.

Civil Practice Area Leader responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor the Civil teams in the Milwaukee office, including the existing municipal (public clients) and site development (private clients) teams. In addition, the Civil PAL will be responsible for the leadership of CAD and GIS staff.
• Establish business development and revenue targets, set priorities, and oversee staffing. Coordinate work-sharing among offices with the Director of Civil Engineering.
• Lead business development activities for the Civil practice area in coordination with the GRAEF Business Development leaders by identifying, developing, and managing client relationships.
• Leadership and responsibility of project and civil pursuits. Prepare, coordinate and review civil proposals, including fee establishment, contract negotiation, billing, and collections.
• Advise and develop project managers, fostering independence and leadership.
• Serve as a technical resource for multidisciplinary teams.
• Project and client management, making presentations and conducting client development activities.
• Represent GRAEF at professional conferences and promote the firm within the civil engineering industry (ASCE, APWA etc.).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

We are considering Civil Practice Area Leaders who possess the following basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of practical design experience in civil engineering (site development or municipal design services).
• Staff Management and proven leadership experience preferred.
• Proven track record in business development and project development processes, including marketing activities, conference participation, client development, project tracking and proposal development.
• Design experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D considered a plus.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets