Business Unit Leader – Municipal Engineering

AEC Consulting Group

Lancaster (CA)

Hybrid

USD 165,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation $165k-$210k

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Path to executive leadership

Meaningful municipal impact

Job summary

AEC Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Business Unit Lead for Municipal Engineering in the Mid-Atlantic with hybrid options. The role oversees the Municipal Engineering practice across multiple regional offices, driving project delivery, client engagement, and growth strategies.

Qualified candidates bring a PE license and 10+ years of municipal/civil project leadership. Expect a strategic leadership path, collaboration with regional teams, and a focus on complex

Qualifications

PE license required or able to obtain within 2 years.
10+ years of municipal/civil engineering with leadership experience.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater design.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and direction for the Municipal Engineering team across offices.
Lead planning, design, and execution of complex municipal infrastructure projects.
Serve as a senior technical resource on municipal systems design, site development, and public works.
Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients and public sector entities.
Ensure projects meet municipal codes, zoning, and permitting standards.
Support strategic growth initiatives and client outreach.
Possibly lead a regional office with P&L responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater Modeling Software

Municipal Design Applications

Job description

Business Unit Leader — Municipal Engineering

AEC Consulting Group Greater Philadelphia (Hybrid)

Senior Project Manager / Business Unit Lead – Municipal Engineering

Mid-Atlantic Region | Full-Time

Salary Range: $165,000 – $210,000

Location: Offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic (hybrid possibility for established in-state engineers)

Our client, a well-established and growing multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with nearly 80 years of excellence, is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Business Unit Lead to oversee and expand their Municipal Engineering practice across multiple regional offices.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity with a clear path to executive-level advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, operational leadership, and business development acumen to help shape the future of the Municipal Engineering division.

PE License (Professional Engineering License) is mandatory

Key Responsibilities

Division Leadership: Provide vision and direction for the Municipal Engineering team across multiple offices, mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a high-performance culture.
Project Oversight: Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex municipal infrastructure projects including roads, stormwater systems, utilities, and development projects.
Technical Authority: Serve as a senior technical resource on municipal systems design, site development, stormwater management, public works, and utility coordination.
Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, authorities, developers, and public sector entities.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects meet applicable municipal codes, zoning requirements, and permitting standards.
Business Development: Support strategic growth initiatives, including proposal development, client outreach, and new market penetration.
Operational Management: Potential to lead a regional office with full P&L responsibility, depending on location and experience.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer License (at minimum the ability to obtain within 2 years)
Experience: 10+ years in municipal/civil engineering, with a track record of leadership in infrastructure projects
Technical Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and municipal design applications
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff
Mobility: Willingness to attend public meetings and travel between regional offices as needed
Business Acumen: Experience with or aptitude for business development and client relationship management

Benefits

Competitive salary package ($165K-$210K) tailored for exceptional candidates
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and collaborative team
Professional development opportunities to stay updated with industry advancements
Clear advancement path to executive leadership roles
Chance to make a meaningful impact on critical municipal infrastructure projects
Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding period

Why This Opportunity

Our client is a respected regional leader with a strong 80-year reputation in municipal and civil infrastructure. With 150-200 employees and offices throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland, this role offers the chance to:

Lead a high-performing team and shape the future of a key business unit
Grow into a firmwide leadership position within an established, financially stable company
Work on diverse municipal projects from roads and stormwater to site development and public works
Join a company with 85%+ repeat business demonstrating exceptional client relationships
Benefit from recent strategic growth through acquisitions and market expansion

Location Options: Multiple offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster County, and Maryland

(Remote/hybrid arrangements considered for established professionals)