Civil Engineering Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of civil engineers focused on municipal infrastructure and water-related projects. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for delivering technically excellent, safe, and on-budget projects while developing staff, building client relationships, and supporting business growth. This role requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license with strong leadership skills and solid experience working with municipalities on water resources, wastewater, and drinking water systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary civil engineering team, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and fostering professional development.
• Oversee project delivery from proposal through design, construction support, and closeout, ensuring technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary client-facing lead for municipal clients, maintaining strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on capital improvement and infrastructure programs.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, workload projections, invoices, and monitor profit and loss/P&L performance to meet financial targets.
• Coordinate and review design work, technical reports, calculations, specifications, and plans to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and quality control/QC/QA procedures.
• Lead business development and proposal efforts, support contract negotiation, and pursue opportunities to grow revenue and service offerings.
• Drive operational improvements and standard practices for project management, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and oversee water testing, permitting, and compliance activities related to water resources, wastewater, and drinking water projects.
• Provide construction phase support and contract administration, including change order management and resolution of technical issues.
• Implement and maintain safety and quality programs across projects and ensure teams follow established protocols.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience with a significant portion working on municipal projects (water resources, wastewater, and/or drinking water systems).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role managing engineers and technical staff.
• Proven client-facing experience with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain municipal relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including budgeting, workload projections, invoicing, and P&L oversight.
• Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure, capital improvement planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable leading business development activities, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations.

Benefits

• Vacation/PTO combined 3 weeks with 8 company holidays
• Medical - Company pays for 75% of employee coverage
• Dental & Vision - Company pays for 50% of employee coverage
• FSA and Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k - Company match 100% up to 6% employee contribution
• Bonus - Annual discretionary bonus
• Hybrid work schedule following initial 3 months of employment, 3days office/ 2days remote

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.