Department Manager - Civil/Site

Colliers Engineering & Design; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off including parental and military leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Department Manager to lead our Civil/Site team in Lehigh Valley, PA. This position requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 12+ years of experience. The manager will oversee operations, provide leadership, and ensure quality in all technical projects.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in stormwater management and Civil 3D, with strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, a commitment to work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience required.
• Knowledge of local land use processes and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Construction oversight experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations to ensure quality of technical products.
• Develop marketing program aligned with team goals.
• Provide technical and management leadership.
• Evaluate employee performance according to company policy.

Skills

Stormwater management

Hydraulics

Grading

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking for a Department Manager to lead a Civil/Site team in our Lehigh Valley, PA office! This individual will perform duties in support of the direction and vision of the overall discipline. Oversee, direct and manage the work effort of assigned staff. Oversee the professional development of the assigned staff.

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate your success!

Responsibilities

• Reviews and manages operations to ensure the quality of the technical products.
• Establishes effective long-range objectives, goals, and plans for assigned team.
• Provides technical and management leadership to the assigned team.
• Develops marketing program in conjunction with discipline goals.
• Advises and assists professionals in other groups when expert knowledge and expertise is required.
• Manages activities so an adequate profit is earned on all projects.
• Reviews monthly productivity and man-hour utilization-rates, reports and makes adjustments as needed.
• Assigns projects to staff and schedules work.
• Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.
• Oversees assigned staff development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience required.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analyses, grading and other site development related designs.
• Familiarity with the use and capability of Civil 3D.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
• Construction oversight experience a plus.
• Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!