Civil Engineer Director

Jobot; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

401k match

Flexible scheduling

Annual bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior leader to guide our civil/site engineering team, from junior engineers to Senior Project Managers, focusing on growth and excellence. You will drive technical direction, mentorship, and project delivery on complex site development programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic staffing, and ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and client expectations. Indiana licensure and a passion for mentoring are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil/site engineering experience, preferably in Indiana.
• Demonstrated leadership with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Broad knowledge of civil/site construction in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workflow and staff management across civil engineering teams.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary projects and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare proposals, fee justifications, and contracts for the team.
• Monitor project financials and ensure profitability targets.
• Review timesheets, track utilization, and manage scheduling.
• Support recruitment and performance reviews in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Civil/site engineering

Project management

Education

Licensed PE (Indiana)

Job description

Leadership opportunity on our site development civil engineering team, looking for someone to oversee a team of civil engineers from junior to Senior Project Managers, a lot of growth opportunities

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Garrett Mathison

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us

Strong national and international reputation for excellence across diverse disciplines and markets within the built environment. With a team of approximately 650 professionals, we bring energy and commitment to every project, delivering innovative solutions from concept through completion. Our hands‑on approach is driven by open communication and close collaboration with clients. Today, we are recognized as a trusted single point of access for a full range of services within the built environment.

Engineering, Infrastructure, Architecture, Interior Design, Forensic Engineering

Why join us

• Privately Owned
• Substantial Benefits – Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• Above average 401k match
• Above average base salary
• Flexible scheduling
• Annual bonus + annual pay increases

Job Details

Workflow & Staff Management

• Coordinate staff sharing across teams to balance workload and expertise.
• Prepare monthly revenue and staffing projections with a rolling 3-month outlook.
• Track and analyze monthly revenue, billings, profitability, and staff utilization.
• Identify hiring needs and support recruitment through candidate evaluation and interviews.
• Oversee staff training and ensure development opportunities are provided.
• Promote career growth by supporting advancement and cross‑team learning opportunities.
• Address personnel issues in collaboration with the Group Leader, HR, and senior management.
• Support the Group Leader in conducting employee performance reviews.
• Maintain and update the group’s proposal tracking spreadsheet monthly to monitor workflow trends.
• Review and approve team timesheets and expense reports.
• Foster a positive, motivated, and engaged team culture.

Technical Leadership

• Oversee all phases of civil and site design project development.
• Lead coordination efforts across disciplines on multi‑group projects.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior staff.
• Provide guidance in resolving complex technical challenges.
• Anticipate project roadblocks and implement solutions to maintain progress.

Project Management

• Oversee preparation of proposals, interviews, fee justifications, and contracts for the team.
• Provide leadership and oversight throughout all phases of project development.
• Monitor financial performance of individual projects and support Project Managers in meeting goals.
• Drive project momentum while ensuring adherence to schedules and deadlines.
• Support the team and cross‑team efforts to achieve profitability targets.
• Manage collection of team accounts receivable, including assigned client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil/site engineering, preferably within Indiana.
• Strong technical expertise and broad knowledge of the civil/site construction and engineering industry in Indiana.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Indiana, or ability to obtain licensure within the state.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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