Senior Civil Discipline Lead

Design a career and build your future… Because it matters! Senior Civil Discipline Lead

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Discipline Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in civil engineering for large water resources projects with demonstrated technical expertise, particularly as it applies to dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, or natural resources. We are looking for someone with the demonstrated ability to direct and supervise project teams comprised of staff with highly specialized expertise on water resources projects with a high degree of foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee‑owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better.

We support continuous learning, cutting‑edge technology, and a balanced work‑life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real‑world functionality.

• Direct and oversee extensive and complex water resources programs requiring significant staff, stakeholder collaboration, and coordination
• Align organizational structure, staffing, skills development, training, and operational focus with company values, objectives, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with senior PM’s to address complex business and client matters
• Execute legal and contractual commitments on behalf of the firm with clients, teaming partners, vendors, and subconsultants within established guidelines
• Ensure all work produced by reporting staff meets company risk management and quality standards
• Ensure QA/QC compliance on projects in accordance with client requirements and company policies
• Serve as Project Manager to lead large, complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Maintain strong management capabilities and provide guidance to others on management‑related issues
• Manage projects with fees up to $5 million
• Negotiate critical and complex issues with executive‑level representatives of client organizations and partner firms
• Lead development and delivery of major external presentations, including sales presentations, seminars, and industry events
• Foster and strengthen existing client relationships while developing new business opportunities through ongoing outreach and engagement
• Expand and transition client relationships to additional staff members to support long‑term business growth and continuity

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 20 years of civil engineering/water resources consulting experience
• Proven ability to develop and lead multiple large project teams
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Skilled in building strategic alliances and relationships to achieve business objectives
• Strong understanding of company operations and objectives, with the ability to effectively communicate them to teams
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and mentor future leaders within the organization
• Exceptional negotiation, client management, and external team‑building skills
• Proficiency with project management systems and tools
• Experience directing large programs involving multiple staff levels, including senior management
• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and managers
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices
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