Civil Site Engineer - Section Head

5 Star Recruitment; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a highly motivated Site Civil Engineer to lead and expand their civil site practice in Charleston, SC. This leadership role involves managing teams, driving business development, and ensuring project quality. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in site civil engineering, a professional engineer license, and strong project management skills. This position offers a strategic opportunity to shape the team's direction and contribute to client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in site civil engineering.
• Project management and business development experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office necessary.
• Project management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams for site development projects.
• Coordinate strategic growth plans and establish market presence.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality client satisfaction.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff.
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section.
• Interview and hire staff for the section.
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers.
• Lead and manage team members with coaching and development.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Staff management

Technical expertise

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

About the job Civil Site Engineer - Section Head

Position summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Civil Engineer to lead and grow our civil site practice in the Charleston, SC office. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in business development, staff management, and project delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the site civil group, cultivating client relationships, pursuing new business opportunities, and ensuring the overall financial success of the practice.

Key responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design and permitting for site development projects, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, local market knowledge, and a passion for expanding our presence in the Low country region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section
• Interview and hire staff for the section
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• 10+ years experience in site civil engineering
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• 10+ years experience in site civil engineering.
• Project management and business development experience