Civil Engineering Department Manager (Cornelius, NC)

Position: Civil Engineering Department Manager
Location: Cornelius, NC
Salary: $120k-$150k + annual bonus + benefits + relocation

About the job:
The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering land development, infrastructure design, construction document preparation for roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, utilities-water and sewer, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control. This position includes design oversight, project management, client relationships and leadership responsibilities within a team atmosphere. 

Responsibilities:  

• Management of design development, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, opinions of probable construction costs, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision. Projects include but are not limited to commercial, residential, and multi-family developments, industrial, K-12 schools, mixed-use type projects, rezoning due diligence, public facilities, and other site development or utility projects. 
• Leadership of dedicated engineering team, including mentoring of staff and strategic growth of the department
• Business development will be an important focus for this position – the manager will be responsible for involvement within the community to facilitate growth of the firm and coordination with corporate business development manager.
• Focus on client satisfaction through excellent communication and designs that meet budget and time goals.
• Quality Control - oversight of construction document preparation and design including site layouts, grading plans, utility plans, storm water plans, roadway plans, details, and other aspects related to project development.
• Permitting submittals and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction
• Project proposals, contract management, project scheduling, budgets, and monthly invoicing
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that allow you to effectively and professionally interact with staff, clients, authorities having jurisdiction and the public.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering  
• Professional Engineer Registration required (South Carolina preferred)
• A minimum of 8 years of professional engineering design and project management experience 
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with tight deadlines and ability to adjust to project priorities and demands of multiple clients. 
• A strong background in the land development industry, site planning, grading design and construction document preparation 
• Ability to coordinate tasks and projects with other ESP department managers, engineers, surveyors and planners. 
• Prior experience mentoring project managers and engineers-in-training / design staff 
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and design software experience is preferred– this position must understand the design software, but the position is not to perform AutoCAD design. 
• Strong business development skills 
• Excellent financial management skills 
• Experience working with authorities having jurisdiction codes, standards, and technical specifications.  
• Proficiency with developing and designing construction details. 
• Experience with a formalized QA/QC program. 
• Strong collaborator and experience presenting in front of boards, commissions or councils is a plus.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) 
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) 
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses