Civil Engineering Dept Leader - Strategy, Growth Mentoring

Goldstonepartners; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible suite of benefits

Job summary

HCL seeks a senior engineering leader to guide the technical direction, financial performance, and long-term growth of the engineering department in Centennial, CO. You will shape strategy, mentor future leaders, and ensure technical excellence while sustaining profitability. If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team, let’s chat.

You will own budgets, staffing plans, utilization targets, and department-wide metrics while strengthening client relationships and pursuing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• PE licensure and 14+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 5+ years as a Project Manager.
• Demonstrated success driving project profitability and department-level financial performance.
• Experience supervising and developing engineers at multiple levels.
• Strong budgeting, staffing, utilization metrics, and resource allocation understanding.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to align teams around shared goals.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and commitment to technical excellence.
• A genuine desire to train, mentor, and equip others for long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers - building a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Owning the financial performance and profitability of all projects within your department.
• Developing and managing department budgets, staffing plans, and utilization targets.
• Making go/no-go decisions on new opportunities and assigning projects strategically.
• Ensuring all projects meet established technical, quality, budget, and schedule standards.
• Overseeing billing, AR, and margin protection across the department.
• Strengthening client relationships and pursuing repeat and new work opportunities.
• Implementing department objectives aligned with firm-wide strategy.
• Supporting contract development and negotiations alongside executive leadership.
• Championing continuing education and professional growth within your team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Budgeting

Staffing

Resource allocation

Job description

HCL seeks a senior engineering leader to guide the technical direction, financial performance, and long-term growth of the engineering department in Centennial, CO. You will shape strategy, mentor future leaders, and ensure technical excellence while sustaining profitability. If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team, let’s chat.

You will own budgets, staffing plans, utilization targets, and department-wide metrics while strengthening client relationships and pursuing new opportunities.