Manager, Civil Engineering

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• Lead and manage civil engineering standards, updates, and quality control across all projects.
• Ensure consistency and compliance of Civil design deliverables with Aligned’s design and construction standards. Review and responsibility for quality control of design deliverables through full design phase.
• Review and contribute to the reference design standards, incorporating lessons learned, code updates, and client‑driven needs.
• Support conceptual site planning, test fits, and evaluations for speculative real estate acquisitions; plug in and assist with Land Enablement team efforts.
• Provide technical input for expansion, renovation, and upgrade projects at existing facilities.

• Oversee Civil design coordination across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
• Validate readiness of Civil systems for service and support commissioning efforts, as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and resolve site performance issues related to grading, drainage, utilities, and other civil systems.

• Evaluate and approve deviations from standard designs based on client requirements.
• Lead technical assessments of potential acquisitions and existing assets.
• Evaluate Land Enablement & Site Acquisition Due Diligence output, and positioning.

• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and sustainable practices in Civil engineering.
• Lead or support the evaluation and implementation of innovative design and construction methodologies.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to align Civil engineering solutions with evolving technical needs.

• Communicate complex Civil engineering concepts to diverse technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Lead technical training and mentorship for engineering and design staff.
• Represent civil engineering in cross‑functional meetings and leadership discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil design and project management, ideally within the data center or infrastructure development space.
• Strong understanding of site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting processes.
• Project Management Software (MS Projects, Procore, BIM
  360, or similar)
• Civil Design Software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD)
• Knowledge and experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• International Experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of the Data Center design and construction process.
• Ability to multi‑task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality always.
• Team Player across the organization.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• May travel at times up to 25%.
• Ability to understand construction project scopes.