Civil Engineer Manager

Overview

Job Title:

Civil Engineer Manager

Job Location:

KCMO
- Kansas City, MO 64131

Position Type:
Full-Time

Education Level: 4-Year Degree

Salary Range: $ - $ per year

Travel Percentage:
Up to 10%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Engineering
- Civil

• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering and technical staff.
• Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Assist with employee performance evaluations, goal setting, training, and career development planning.
• Coordinate staffing assignments and balance workloads across project teams.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and a positive team culture.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Manage multiple civil engineering projects from planning and design through construction administration.
• Lead project delivery, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control.
• Provide technical oversight and review of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and consultants.
• Provide technical guidance and problem‑solving support to project teams.
• Review and approve project deliverables prior to client submission.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and scope development.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and expand existing client relationships.
• Support business development, marketing, and networking initiatives.
• Represent the company in meetings, presentations, and industry events.

• Support department planning, resource forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining engineering standards, best practices, and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor project schedules and resource utilization to optimize department performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 7–14 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PE strongly preferred and may be required based on business needs.
• Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical staff.
• Experience with in an engineering consulting environment preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and common civil engineering design software.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and financial management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, employee development, and customer service.

• Established client relationships and business development experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven track record of developing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience supporting departmental growth and operational planning.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Company‑paid medical and dental coverage with buy‑up options
• 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses