Civil Engineering Department Manager

Greater Charlotte Area

Direct Hire

Our client is a reputable Civil Engineering firm in the greater Charlotte, NC area is seeking a Civil Engineering Department Manager to lead and develop a civil team. The ideal candidate will have experience in land development, infrastructure design, and construction document preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage design development, contract documents, cost opinions, agency correspondence, client relations, and staff supervision for various projects
• Lead, mentor, and strategically grow the engineering team
• Drive business development through community involvement and coordination with corporate business development manager
• Ensure client satisfaction through excellent communication and designs that meet budget and time goals
• Oversee quality control for construction document preparation and design
• Handle permitting submittals and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction
• Manage project proposals, contracts, schedules, budgets, and invoicing
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer Registration (NC and SC preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of professional engineering design and project management experience
• Experience in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments with tight deadlines
• Strong background in land development, site planning, grading design, and construction document preparation
• Ability to coordinate tasks with other department managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners
• Experience mentoring project managers and engineers-in-training/design staff
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and design software
• Strong business development and financial management skills
• Experience with AHJ codes, standards, and technical specifications
• Proficiency in developing and designing construction details
• Experience with a formalized QA/QC program
• Strong collaboration and presentation skills
• Ability to pass drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record