Civil Site Engineer Section Head

Beneficial Talent Source; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to grow its civil site practice in Charleston, SC. This role involves managing teams, driving strategic direction, cultivating client relationships, and ensuring financial success for the practice. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and a passion for enhancing the firm's presence in the Low Country.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in site civil engineering.
• Project management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee design and permitting for projects.
• Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development.
• Lead production of proposals and perform performance reviews for staff.

Skills

Business development

Staff management

Project delivery

Technical expertise

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

• Bachelor’s 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:

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