Civil Site - Division Manager

Pennoni; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking an experienced professional to lead our Site/Civil team as a Division Manager, directing multi-discipline site design projects on a full-time basis in Raleigh/Charlotte. This role focuses on managing private and public site developments across markets and involves client interaction, budgeting, and regulatory coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering background, NC PE licensure, and proven leadership in staff and client management, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina (PE).
• Experience managing staff and clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
• Develop and sustain client relationships across projects.
• Oversee all project aspects and interface with clients and municipalities.
• Prepare budgets and proposals.
• Supervise site development and design tasks (grading, permitting).
• Contribute to SWM/H&H design and regulatory engagements.
• Assist with RFQ responses.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure QC of reports.

Skills

Leadership (team)

Client management

Communication

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (NC)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Pennoni is seeking an experienced professional to lead our Site/Civil team as a Division Manager and lead our multi-discipline site design projects on a full-time, direct basis in Raleigh/Charlotte. This person will have the opportunity to work on a variety of private & public site development projects across various markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers and designers
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Manage all aspects of project efforts and interface with clients; this includes making presentations to clients & municipalities (when necessary).
• Prepare budgets and proposals
• Supervise and perform site development & design tasks: plan preparation, grading, permit applications (including NCDOT and Water Management Districts), report writing, etc.
• Contribute to stormwater management design: Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling, Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) planning, etc.
• Engage with regulatory agencies.
• Assist with RFQ responses.
• Mentor junior-level staff.
• Provide quality control of staff design & reports.
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.
• Reports to Raleigh Office Director

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering).
• Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina
• Experience managing staff and clients
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, project management software, etc.); expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D strongly preferred!
• Experience with stormwater management (SWM) design calculations, especially while utilizing H&H modeling tools.
• Proficiency on standard office software applications: Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Proven ability to look at the “Big Picture” as well the project goals in order to coordinate various design disciplines accordingly.
• Proven ability to work in an energetic & challenging team environment as a collaborative Team Player, especially while maintaining the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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