Civil Engineering Division Manage

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Civil/Site Division Manager to join their growing team as a hands-on Project Manager on a full-time, direct basis at their office in New York, NY. In this role, you'll lead diverse multi-discipline design projects, working on both public and private site development projects. You'll also collaborate with municipal clients across different markets, gaining invaluable experience while making a real impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Participate in identifying and pursuing new clients as well as developing additional work within an existing network of clients.

Lead business development efforts by leveraging existing NYC/NJ market knowledge, professional network, and client relationships.

Oversee and manage junior and senior staff for specific project assignments, including training and mentoring staff members.

Participate in interviewing and hiring new staff.

Supervise field activities, including interpreting field conditions and laboratory analytical results.

Effectively organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documentation.

Coordinate different work groups within the same or different office locations and disciplines (as needed).

Collaborate closely with other Pennoni disciplines (structural, geotechnical, transportation, environmental) on integrated project delivery.

Interact effectively and professionally with clients, subcontractors, staff, and project personnel.

Manage project billings and assist in payment collections as needed.

Oversee the development of Land Development Plans, including preparation of engineering design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports (from schematic design through construction).

Coordinate permits and land development applications for review and approval from regulatory agencies.

Attend meetings and participate in planning/zoning board meetings.

Assign tasks to design staff and provide mentorship and guidance in developing stormwater management strategies, utility coordination, and erosion & sediment control design.

Serve as the face of the Civil/Site Division in NYC, representing the firm at industry and community events.

Champion staff development by providing mentorship, structured career growth opportunities, and succession planning within the division.

Basic Requirements

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).

10+ years of professional experience in engineering (preferably with land development design projects).

Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York.

Ability to obtain reciprocity for PE licensure in NY within a short timeframe (if currently licensed in NJ/CT).

Proven ability to lead both technical design delivery and client development activities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods required for planning, managing, designing, and constructing complex public and private projects.

Expertise with civil site development best practices, including layout, grading, stormwater management, utilities, roadway design, signage standards, erosion control, regulatory approvals, and construction processes.

Strong knowledge of land-use planning principles and regulatory compliance at the local, county, and state level.

Experience designing stormwater management plans; proficiency with hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) modeling tools such as HydroCAD or Hydraflow preferred.

Proficiency with engineering and CADD tools; expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage staff.

Demonstrated success managing projects by multi-tasking and prioritizing to meet multiple schedules and budgets.

Strong external stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent client and contractor relationships.

Strong network with NYC municipal agencies, zoning boards, and private developers, with a track record of navigating local regulatory processes.

Experience pursuing and winning new business, including proposal development and presentations.

Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent in a competitive NYC market.

Strategic thinking skills with the ability to integrate various design disciplines to meet overarching project goals.

Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional demeanor.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging team environment while also working independently.

Excellent time management, verbal/written communication, and public speaking/presentation skills.