Department Manager - Civil and Environmental Engineering

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team, and strategic guidance for the overall department.
• Identify, pursue, and win civil/environmental engineering opportunities that align with regional and national strategies with a focus on construction and EPC opportunities.
• Lead and support teams in business development including go-no-go discussions, contract and risk review process, proposal development, interview preparation, and overall capture planning.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients.
• Stay informed on market drivers, client needs, regulatory changes, and emerging trends, and promote thought leadership through industry presentations, associations, etc.
• Serve as the technical and strategic advisor for project teams, reviewing key deliverables and guiding technical approaches.
• Monitor and manage the allocation of staff resources to projects for successful execution and meeting department goals and metrics.
• Manage department financials with a focus on maintaining profitability and meeting business plan goals/metrics.
• Lead and manage projects overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations.
• Commit to safety being the number one priority and follow and promote clients Live Safer approach.
• Mentor and manage staff from assistant engineers to senior Project Managers and Section Managers with a focus on career and skill development, work direction, and knowledge sharing.
• Responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent and conducting performance reviews of staff.
• Work collaboratively with department managers across the global practice and other regional offices.
• Prepare and present department updates to leadership.
• Participate in annual business planning process and establish goals for the regional Civil/Environmental Engineering practice.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience leading civil/environmental engineering projects and project teams across various markets (industrial, utilities, state/local government, etc.).
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Understanding of regional permitting frameworks, environmental regulations, and compliance programs.
• Strong skills in client engagement, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration (preferred).
• Proven business development track record, including client relationships within the Upper Midwest region.
• Experience directing environmental consulting teams and collaborating with construction project managers, project controls, scheduling, construction managers, etc.
• Experience managing environmental multi-disciplinary Design-Build projects is a plus.