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 schedule

Annual bonus

Pay increases

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned civil/site engineering leader to oversee a team from junior engineers through Senior Project Managers in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a high-visibility role with substantial growth opportunities and a path to broad leadership impact.

You will mentor staff, manage multiple projects, ensure schedules and budgets, and coordinate cross‑discipline work to deliver quality infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee staff training and ensure development opportunities.
• Promote career growth by supporting advancement and cross‑team learning opportunities.
• Address personnel issues in collaboration with Group Leader, HR, and senior management.
• Mentor and support junior staff growth and provide technical guidance.
• Oversee all phases of civil and site design project development.
• Monitor financial performance of projects and drive profitability targets.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

PE license (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

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.

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