Director of Civil Engineering

Company Description

Join a rapidly growing and forward-thinking architectural and engineering firm where collaboration, innovation, and thoughtful design come together. Our client is a dynamic firm known for delivering high-impact projects across various sectors. They’re passionate about enhancing lives through architecture and engineering, and we’re looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager in Civil Engineering to help lead the charge.

This Role Offers:

• A culture that is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in values that put people first.
• The opportunity to work on exciting, diverse projects with a team that truly values your expertise.
• The chance to help shape the firm’s direction while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
• Exceptional compensation, a great variety of benefits packages, hybrid work, and generous PTO.
• Ownership opportunity.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll guide and design a wide range of site development projects, mentor a growing civil team, and serve as the trusted partner for clients from start to finish. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships, and want to make a visible impact at a firm where your leadership and expertise are valued, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor two civil engineers while managing and designing your own projects.
• Drive the growth of both in-house and independent civil projects.
• Oversee zoning, site and land development, setbacks, stormwater management, subdivision, utility, and erosion-control design.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, guiding projects from concept through completion.
• Manage up to 90% of civil engineering work tied to architectural projects.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects across diverse sectors.
• Partner with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other Civil Engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build strong, lasting client relationships while identifying opportunities for new business.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 10 years of experience in civil engineering.
• 1-3 years of project management experience, including leading direct reports.
• Bachelor's degree and PE license (LPE) required.
• Strong expertise in site development, land development, and stormwater management.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D software.
• Prior survey experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working within a civil engineering firm.
• Broad project exposure across hospitality, healthcare, education, residential, corporate, and subdivision sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, professional presence, and a collaborative, people-first mindset.

Additional Information

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Love collaborating with teams and building trusted client relationships.
• Are respected by colleagues, partners, and clients for your expertise and leadership.
• Lead by example while staying open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Stay highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused - even under pressure.
• Can confidently juggle multiple projects with flexibility, drive, and a sense of humor.
• Bring strong planning and problem-solving skills, thriving in situations where information is limited or evolving.

Ready to take the lead at a firm where your work truly matters? Let’s build something great together!

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