Establish department objectives by collaborating with team members and management. Working with staff and management.
Maintain an Open Door Policy.
Participate in applicable professional societies and trade associations.
Create an annual business plan with your Project Managers and present it to the Area Manager - Vice President. The plan will focus on qualitative and quantitative aspects.
Manage all members of the team with authority to recruit, interview, onboard, train, evaluate, promote, and discipline.
Identify, interview, and hire key talent.
Training: monitor and guide implementation of training program.
Maintain awareness of the safety aspects/requirements of projects from a team perspective and appropriate engagement, direction, and training with safety for the support needed.
Support regional recruiting efforts. Working with regional in-house recruiters:
Approve timesheets and PTO, expense reports, and corporate credit card expenses.
Consistently update the department’s financial forecast
Build an organizational chart and hire towards those goals.
Review professional and market segment publications.
Communicate with Human Resources regarding hiring, review, promotion, retention, and termination of employees.
Mentor staff on industry, project, process knowledge, and best practices.
Performance Management: Initiate and follow-up on reviews, support and provide details for improvement plans, and ensure successfully development of staff.
Promote an entrepreneurial growth environment.
Cultivate key client relationships.
Oversee business development activities, including coordination with BusDev team and promoting your technical team to engage in BD.
Promote internal communication and encourage dialogue within project teams, across market sectors, and throughout the organization.
Establish team’s BD plan:
Communicate employee and company objectives and goals.
Develop growing pipeline and proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients.
Engage Health and Safety to educate, as needed.
Monitor compensation requirements for staff and adjust accordingly.
Requirements
pe license
civil engineering
15+ years
bachelor’s
leadership
safety
AR collections, effort vs contract value, project profitability, change order submission, monthly invoicing.
Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and lead business development efforts.
current company and departmental standards are met.
KPI: revenue, team utilization, net revenue multiplier, DSO, profitability, etc.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Typically, a minimum of fifteen (15) plus years of experience in civil engineering - land development
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Understand the safety manuals and protocols.
operational excellence and a repeatable process for deliverables.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Company
Overview
Founded 1961
Year Established
The company was originally established as a materials-testing pioneer.
Over 100 offices
Global Presence
The company operates across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
2018, 2023
Private Equity Backing
Received investments from Wind Point in 2018 and Lindsay Goldberg in 2023.
Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management.
Headquartered in San Diego.
Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets.
Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments.
Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities.
In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.
Culture + Values
We deliver what we promise and hold ourselves accountable.
We pursue excellence and constantly strive to improve.
We foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity.
We embrace innovation, continuously learning and evolving.
We take pride in providing sustainable solutions for our clients, communities, and future generations.
Environment + Sustainability
10% Reduction
Emissions Reduction Goal
Achieved a decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2020.
2050 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Committed to reducing its environmental footprint and advancing sustainability goals.
Integrates sustainability in all project designs, utilizing energy-efficient and environmentally responsible materials.
Provides sustainability services, including environmental remediation, water resources, and renewable energy solutions.
Inclusion & Diversity
25%
Women in Leadership
The company has achieved 25% representation of women in leadership roles as of 2022.
As of 2022
Women's Representation Overview
The company has made progress in improving women's representation in leadership roles.
aims to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
offers various training programs and resource groups to promote diversity and inclusion across the organization.