Site/Civil Department Manager
Our client is a growing, employee-owned civil engineering consulting firm with a strong reputation throughout Ohio for delivering transportation, infrastructure, and site development projects for both public and private sector clients.
The Cincinnati office offers a unique blend of professional growth and small-company culture. Employees enjoy direct access to leadership, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects rather than being siloed into one discipline.
What truly sets this organization apart is its commitment to employee development and ownership. Team members are encouraged to take initiative, build client relationships, and help shape the future direction of the business. With a strong backlog of work, significant repeat business, and growth above industry averages, the firm offers long-term stability and career progression.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Site/Civil Department Manager to lead and expand a growing Site/Civil practice in Cincinnati.
This individual will serve as the engineer-of-record for site development projects while overseeing department operations, staff development, project delivery, and business growth initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the group, build client relationships, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the firm's continued expansion.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer seeking greater leadership responsibility, autonomy, and the ability to make a lasting impact within a highly collaborative organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Site/Civil Department and support its continued growth.
- Serve as engineer-in-charge for site development projects.
- Oversee site design, grading, drainage, utility, and permitting activities.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall performance.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering and design staff.
- Build and strengthen relationships with developers, architects, municipalities, and other industry stakeholders.
- Support business development efforts through networking and proposal preparation.
- Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and service expansion initiatives.
- Assist with public infrastructure and utility design projects when necessary.
- Identify opportunities for growth within the local site development market.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 8+ years of civil engineering experience.
- Strong site development and land development background.
- Experience managing engineering teams and project delivery.
- Proven success developing client relationships and growing business.
- Experience with proposal preparation and technical writing.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Established professional network within the local development community preferred.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and grow a practice.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $150,000 - $190,000
In addition, employees enjoy:
- Annual bonus program
- Employee ownership (ESOP)
- Retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Company-paid professional development, memberships, and licensing support
- Flexible work schedule
- Hybrid work environment with work-from-home Fridays
- Open and collaborative office culture
- Leadership development opportunities
- Clear pathway into senior leadership positions
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