Civil Engineering Group Manager

Trilon Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Relocation package

Health insurance with HSA option

Vision, Dental, Life

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

Job summary

Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Group Manager for Columbus, OH. This role leads a robust Site Development and Land Development portfolio across the Midwest, guiding design processes and project teams to deliver high-quality results.

The position requires relocation to Columbus and offers a base salary with sign-on bonus and future stay-on bonus. join a multidisciplinary firm with diverse services and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Lead and oversee civil engineering team for site/land development.
• Mentor civil engineers and designers, providing growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers to monitor scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple design teams in daily operations.
• Develop staffing needs and distribute work to balance workload.
• Monitor project health (scope, schedule, budget) with team leaders.
• Maintain client relationships and project deliverables on time.
• Coordinate with MSG staff across surveying, environmental, geotechnical, and other services.
• Contribute to proposals and business development strategies.

Skills

Civil engineering leadership

Project management

Staff mentorship

Team coordination

Client relationship management

Tools

Site development tools

Stormwater design

Job description

Civil Engineering Group Manager

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Reporting To: Alan Cruz

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia and Alabama.

We're looking for a Civil Engineering Group Manager to join our team in Columbus, OH, if you are not local to the area but open to relocating, we are willing to provide assistance to do such.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about delivering quality engineering solutions and tackling complex technical challenges. In this role, you'll lead the design and execution of our robust Site Development and Land Development project portfolio throughout the Midwest region. You'll play a hands-on role in the design process while also leading project teams—delegating work, providing technical guidance, and helping engineers successfully deliver high-quality results. From developing innovative solutions to overseeing project execution, you'll help ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and with excellence at every stage.

Compensation

• Full-time salaried with a base range of $140,000-$180,000
• Sign-on bonus eligible position
• After the completion of 12 months of employment with MSG, this position offers an additional stay on bonus to compensate all of year-one efforts.

Relocation

• This position requires working out of our Columbus, OH office on a full-time basis

If you are not local to the Columbus area, MSG will offer a relocation package to alleviate any financial burdens.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple design teams in daily operations
• Develop staffing needs, distribute work to teams to level workload
• Work with team leaders/project managers to monitor overall health of projects (scope, schedule, budget, etc.)
• Monitor group workload, utilization, billable hours
• Ensure client relationships are strong and healthy
• Work with Civil Service Line leaders to identify additional staffing needs (i.e. training, personnel)
• Mentor staff while executing office and company growth plan
• Proposal / contract preparation and project management
• Successfully manage and deliver work tasks on time
• Coordinate with fellow MSG staff across a variety of professional services that MSG provides including Surveying, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, Landscape Architecture, Funding Strategies/Grant Writing, and Construction Administration, etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Lead and oversee the office’s civil engineering team, supporting land development, site development, and commercial site design projects.
• Manage day-to-day team operations, project execution, workload distribution, and staff performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Mentor and develop civil engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, career development, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of private development projects, including site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and SWPPP plans.
• Review and approve construction documents, including engineering plan sets, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages, ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
• Oversee feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning analyses, stormwater modeling and design, and detailed engineering plans.
• Provide technical leadership and quality control for civil design calculations, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to support project approvals, client satisfaction, and long‑term business growth.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate resources, resolve technical challenges, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Support business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships, and contributing to proposals and project pursuits.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the office.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Relocation
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.