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Department Manager – Civil & Environmental Engineering (Minneapolis)
FTE - Permanent
Environmental challenges are increasingly complex, and addressing them requires experienced leaders who can combine technical excellence, project strategy, client partnership, and business growth. We are seeking a proven leader to lead expansion of our Civil & Environmental Engineering business line in the Upper Midwest Region.
As Department Manager, you will be a key senior leader responsible for developing and inspiring teams, leading and capturing pursuits, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for clients. You will be accountable for the department’s overall performance and will influence strategy, mentor teams, build client relationships, and set the tone for exceptional project execution.
Projects are delivered across multiple methods, including planning-only, design-bid-build, design-build, and EPC, and span markets such as industrial, local government, utilities, and commercial sectors. The department supports a broad range of projects, including:
- Solid waste and resource recovery
- Industrial water and wastewater
- Coal combustion residuals
- General civil site design
- Water resources, stormwater management, and treatment
- Nature-based solutions and constructed wetland systems
- Stream restoration
- Other civil/environmental engineering projects
You’ll have access to a network of professionals across engineering, environmental, and construction disciplines, along with a culture that rewards initiative, collaboration, and an ownership mindset.
What You’ll Do
- Provide leadership to the team and strategic guidance for the overall department
- Identify, pursue, and win civil/environmental engineering opportunities aligned with regional and national strategies, with a focus on construction and EPC work
- Lead and support business development efforts, including go/no-go decisions, contract and risk review, proposal development, interview preparation, and capture planning
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships
- Stay informed on market drivers, client needs, regulatory changes, and emerging trends; promote thought leadership through presentations and industry involvement
- Serve as a technical and strategic advisor for project teams, reviewing key deliverables and guiding technical approaches
- Monitor and manage staff allocation to ensure successful project delivery and achievement of department goals
- Manage department financials, ensuring profitability and alignment with business plan metrics
- Lead and manage projects across scope, schedule, budget, and quality to meet or exceed client expectations
- Promote a strong safety culture
- Mentor and manage staff ranging from assistant engineers to senior project managers and section managers
- Support recruiting, retention, and performance reviews
- Collaborate with department managers across practices and regional offices
- Prepare and present department updates to leadership
- Participate in annual business planning and establish goals for the regional Civil/Environmental Engineering practice
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
- Minimum 7 years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience, including project management
- Prior leadership and/or management experience preferred
- Proven experience leading civil/environmental engineering projects and teams across multiple markets (industrial, utilities, state/local government, etc.)
- Ability to lead, influence, and manage change in a thoughtful and positive manner
- Strong understanding of regional permitting frameworks, environmental regulations, and compliance programs
- Strong client-facing skills and experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Proven business development experience, including established client relationships in the Upper Midwest
- Experience leading environmental consulting teams and collaborating with construction and project management teams