Civil Engineering Department Lead

Colliers Engineering & Design; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropic opportunities

Employee referrals

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Department Manager to lead our Civil/Site team in McLean, VA. You will guide department operations, set long-term goals, oversee project performance and profitability, and support marketing efforts with technical and management leadership.

This role emphasizes employee development, staffing alignment, and accountability to deliver successful projects across warehousing, sports facilities, residential, and mixed-use developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 12+ years in related field are expected.
• Professional licensure in area of expertise is required.
• Demonstrated effective leadership across large groups of employees.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and manages operations to ensure quality of technical products.
• Establishes long-range objectives, goals, and plans for the team.
• Provides technical and management leadership to the team.
• Develops marketing programs in conjunction with goals.
• Manages profitability of projects and utilization rates.
• Assigns projects and schedules work.
• Evaluates employee performance per policy.
• Oversees staff development and advancement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Delegation

Collaboration

Accountability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional licensure

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Department Manager to lead our Civil/Site team in McLean, VA. You will guide department operations, set long-term goals, oversee project performance and profitability, and support marketing efforts with technical and management leadership.

This role emphasizes employee development, staffing alignment, and accountability to deliver successful projects across warehousing, sports facilities, residential, and mixed-use developments.