Civil Engineering Department Manager

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Civil Engineer Department Manager in Downtown Los Angeles. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented team, manage diverse civil engineering projects, and drive the strategic growth of the department. You will be at the forefront of client relationship management, technical oversight, and business development. With a culture that values creativity and collaboration, you will thrive in an environment that feels like a close-knit community while enjoying the benefits of a large firm. If you're passionate about civil engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Work from home options

401k with matching

Discretionary bonus

Fully stocked kitchen

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience required.
• California Civil Engineer PE registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Manage civil engineering projects ensuring quality and budget adherence.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Communication Skills

Technical Design

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly-skilled, outgoing, self-motivated Civil Engineer Department Manager with at least 10 years of experience to lead the civil engineering department in the Downtown Los Angeles office.

This role offers the opportunity to manage projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to the strategic growth of the Downtown LA office. The Civil Engineering Department Manager will oversee the operations, business development, and project execution for the civil engineering department. This role involves technical leadership, staff development, and client relationship management to ensure high-quality project delivery and team performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Oversee workload distribution, staffing decisions, and employee performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Manage civil engineering projects from inception to completion, maintaining quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for designs, reports, and deliverables.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in civil engineering design, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, and key stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and project scope discussions.
• Develop and manage department budgets, revenue forecasts, and financial performance.
• Oversee efficient resource allocation and utilization within the department.
• Monitor project profitability and implement process improvements as needed.

Applicants must be well versed in all aspects of civil engineering land development, including project management, multidiscipline coordination, site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, low impact design, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Experience with public utility projects and/or Los Angeles experience will be looked upon favorably.

The successful individual will be assisting our business development team and other discipline leads in developing technical proposals and take a proactive lead role in marketing clients. You must be able to market team capabilities as well as perform technical design and consulting services to a high level of satisfaction to a diverse group of clients.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $140,000 - $170,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of U.S. professional experience (California preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• California Civil Engineer PE registration required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Strong project management skills are required
• Client management skills are required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, and AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience collaborating with local architectural/engineering community is a strong plus
• Experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft office and other software is a plus
• Experience designing public utilities is a strong plus
• Experience serving as a prime consultant is a plus
• Business development experience
• Experience with zoning entitlements and permit procurement is a plus
• Ability to work with counterparts in other Coffman offices to share workload when required
• Experience with managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Experience attending and participating in local professional organizations
• Experience with Energy Storage Systems

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be a self-starter, persistent, and follow through in a consistent manner
• Passionate about the client or pursuit and takes ownership of his/her work
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures and basic marketing principles
• Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy
• Must work well under pressure
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Ability to work with counterparts in other offices to share workload when required
• A positive, can-do attitude

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

The office you will be joining may provide flexibility to work from home some of the time. The specifics of your work from home options will be worked out with your manager following your hire.

Coffman offers a flexible PTO program, work from home options, a fun office environment with a high-performing young team and a fully stocked kitchen! This position is for our Los Angeles office located in Downtown LA. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us!

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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