Area Manager - Engineering Services

CLARK DIETZ INC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary with annual bonus

ESOP with 401(k)

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Ownership opportunity

Job summary

Clark Dietz Inc. is seeking an Area Manager for Central Indiana, based in Indianapolis. The role requires guiding project delivery, sales, staff, and business development across public sector infrastructure. Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive opportunities and regional growth.

You will coordinate with PMs, BD, and Marketing to win projects, mentor staff, and oversee QA/QC, billing, and invoicing while supporting office operations and ownership-driven goals.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and IN PE license are required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience managing projects and technical staff for public sector engineering projects.
• Ability to lead marketing efforts for multiple disciplines and project types.
• Experience with planning, design and construction of local roads, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, and buildings.
• Strong experience with project management functions including scope, schedule, budget, and QA/QC.
• Knowledgeable in Excel, ORD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, XP-SWMM.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead staff meetings and presentations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the area.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Area operations including project performance, sales, and staffing across multiple teams.
• Collaborates with PMs, BD and Marketing to identify opportunities and pursue projects.
• Develops workload forecast and ensures utilization and financial metrics are met.
• Coordinates with other Areas for multi-discipline pursuits and work sharing.
• Ensures projects meet contract requirements and financial goals; assists with corrective actions.
• Oversees QA/QC, billing, and invoicing per company guidelines.
• Mentors Team Leaders and Project Managers; supports staff development and promotions.
• Participates in professional organizations and client relations activities.
• Functions as office manager for facilities, leases, and local events.

Skills

Project leadership

Staff management

Business development

Public sector knowledge

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related

IN PE license

Tools

Excel

ORD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HEC-GeoRAS

XP-SWMM

Job description

Description

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to join our firm as Area Manager for Central Indiana based out of our Indianapolis office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing projects, technical staff, and business development for a variety of public sector infrastructure projects including Transportation, Structures, Civil/Environmental, MEP and Construction. A deep understanding of the Indiana market and the ability lead multiple teams to meet the Area’s goals is crucial for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the business operations for the Area including project performance, sales, and staffing across multiple technical teams and project delivery types.
• Collaborates with Project Managers, BD and Marketing to identify opportunities and develop pursuit strategies to build client relationships, win projects and team with other firms and sub-consultants.
• Develops and manages the workload forecast for the Area and ensures that utilization and financial metrics for the Area are achieved.
• Actively collaborates with other Areas and Regions for work sharing and multi-discipline project pursuits.
• Works with Team Leaders and Project Managers to ensure that projects meet contract requirements and financial performance goals. Assists with developing corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensures that QA/QC, billing, and invoicing are done per company guidelines for all projects.
• Mentors Team Leaders and Project Managers and ensures that appropriate coaching and development activities are taking place for all staff in the Area.
• Provides input for staff promotions and the annual salary and bonus plans.
• Participates in professional organizations and events to advance the firm’s image and develop relationships with clients, prospects, and partners.
• Functions as office manager with responsibility for facility maintenance, leases, and local events.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and IN PE license are required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience managing projects and technical staff for a variety of public sector engineering projects is required.
• Ability to lead marketing efforts for multiple disciplines and project types throughout the Area.
• Experience with the planning, design and construction of local roads, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, and building projects.
• Strong experience with project management functions including project scoping, schedule, budget development, and QA/QC.
• Knowledgeable of the capabilities of engineering design and modeling tools including Excel, ORD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Arc GIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, XP-SWMM.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to make public presentations and lead internal initiatives and staff meetings.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the area as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $147,472 – $170,040 + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here

It’s more than our tagline

It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.

You’ll help shape the places people rely on every day

The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.

You’ll keep learning and innovating

Through mentoring, Communities of Practice, collaboration, and hands-on project experience. No matter your role or experience level, you'll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new technologies, and innovate to solve challenges.

You’ll build more than a career

As a 100% employee-owned company, we share knowledge and profits; celebrate each other's wins, and lead with empathy. You'll grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and work with people who want you to succeed.

We think you'll fit right in.

To learn more about us and how we are Engineering Quality of Life visit Clark Dietz

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.