Civil Engineering Director

Job Title: Director of Civil Engineering
Location: Louisville, KY
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:
Must Have:

• Professional Engineering License
• Land Development experience
• Civil Engineering degree
• Strong project management
• Strong people management
• Strong client management
• Strong financial management

Our client has an opportunity for a Director of Civil Engineering, Land Development to join their team in Louisville, KY. A career at our client is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. They recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to their employees and supportive of their unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to their clients.

Purpose:

• Responsible for the engineering function of assigned business unit.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Direction :

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.

At the Operational and Company Level:

• Assist with marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing developers, builders, and government agencies.
• Be responsible for business development activities for current and prospective clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Act as advisor to engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.

Do the Work:

• Hire, train, retain, and develop engineering staff.
• Oversee all projects in the department to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies and procedures.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Research and collect outstanding monies due from clients.
• Keep current on engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Ability to understand and accurately interpret financial reports and metrics.
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong marketing/business development skills.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners to include government officials, clients and staff members.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and team up with stakeholders across the organization to successfully facilitate the execution of proposals, contracts, and other agreements.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Fifteen or more (15 ) years of experience in land development to include project management, supervision and client relationships.
• Experience in managing processes and people.
• Demonstrated understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business, as well as municipal codes and regulations.?
• Proven experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources and operational aspects of an engineering department.
• Demonstrated experience with reading construction plans and using computer applications and design software.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven marketing and business development skills.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Some outdoor work environment which may include exposure to outside weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $150,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Civil engineering: 10 years (Required)
• Project management: 10 years (Required)
• People Management: 10 years (Required)
• Client Management: 10 years (Required)
• Financial management: 10 years (Required)
• Land Development: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $150,000 - $205,000