Civil Site Engineer - Section Head - Charleston

KLM Careers; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company based in Charleston, SC, is looking for a motivated Civil Site Engineer to lead their practice. This role entails managing staff, expanding business opportunities, and ensuring the financial success of the practice. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer License, and over 10 years of experience in site civil engineering, alongside strong project management skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the local market.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
• Establish and grow market presence through marketing and business development.
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources.
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
• Serve as a technical resource to project managers.
• Establish staffing needs for the section.
• Interview and hire staff for the section.
• Perform performance reviews based on teams' input.
• Lead and manage team members with continuous performance management.

Skills

Business development

Staff management

Project delivery

Technical expertise

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Civil Site Engineer - Section Head - Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

About the job

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. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, local market knowledge, and a passion for expanding our presence in the Low country region.

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 or equivalent
• 10+ years experience in site civil engineering
• Project management and business development experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
2. Do you have professional Engineer License or equivalent
3. Do you have 10+ years experience in site civil engineering
4. Do you have Project management and business development experience
5. Do you have Proficient in Microsoft Office
6. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder