Chief Engineering Officer — Civil & Client Growth

Totlani & Partners; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Totlani & Partners seeks a senior civil engineering executive to oversee a Michigan-based engineering consulting operation. The role requires licensure in Michigan and a track record of leading technical teams, managing client relationships, and driving business performance.

The successful candidate will guide operations, project oversight, and talent development while partnering with company leadership to expand market presence and financial results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading professional or technical teams.
• Significant progressive civil engineering or related consulting experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with contracts, scope control and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and resource planning.
• Lead performance and development of technical and project-management teams.
• Drive project execution, quality, risk management and client satisfaction.
• Lead business planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial performance.
• Recruit, retain, and develop leadership talent; manage client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer license (Michigan)

Job description

Totlani & Partners seeks a senior civil engineering executive to oversee a Michigan-based engineering consulting operation. The role requires licensure in Michigan and a track record of leading technical teams, managing client relationships, and driving business performance.

The successful candidate will guide operations, project oversight, and talent development while partnering with company leadership to expand market presence and financial results.