DC Civil Engineering Manager: Land Development & Growth

Goodwin Recruiting

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Professional growth opportunities
Team development culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in the DC area is seeking an accomplished Civil Engineering Manager to drive and expand the firm's land development presence. This leadership role offers a path to shape growth, mentor engineers, and deliver value to clients while building a broader DC footprint.

You will oversee business development, manage select projects, review proposals and contracts, and lead a team through hiring and training.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of civil engineering experience in land development.
  • Experience at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level, with leadership background preferred.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business development efforts, regularly networking to attract new projects and expand the firm’s DC presence.
  • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, revenue projections, and business reports for civil engineering projects.
  • Oversee select land development projects, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.
  • Lead group operations, including team training, mentorship, and hiring.
  • Attend hearings, planning meetings, and relevant industry events to position the group for continued success.

Skills

Leadership
Client relationship management
Business development
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in the DC area is seeking an accomplished Civil Engineering Manager to drive and expand the firm's land development presence. This leadership role offers a path to shape growth, mentor engineers, and deliver value to clients while building a broader DC footprint.

You will oversee business development, manage select projects, review proposals and contracts, and lead a team through hiring and training.

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