Department Manager - Civil/Site

Colliers Engineering & Design; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a dynamic Civil/Site Department Manager to lead our team. This role focuses on strategic and technical leadership, client relations, and growth of staff and the department.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years of civil engineering experience, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and strong knowledge of site development, land use processes, and Civil 3D. Join us to shape the future of our Pittsburgh market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Knowledge of local land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and site development design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for communications with clients and regulators.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead, grow, and make an impact? Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a dynamic Civil/Site Department Manager to lead our team in Pittsburgh, PA! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced civil engineering leader who enjoys developing people, building strong client relationships, and helping grow a successful team. As Department Manager, you’ll help shape the future of the department by providing strategic and technical leadership, overseeing project and team performance, supporting business development efforts, and creating opportunities for your staff to grow and advance their careers. You’ll work closely with leadership across CED while helping expand our presence and capabilities throughout the Pittsburgh market.

If you’re passionate about leading people, growing a business, mentoring the next generation of professionals, and building something great, we’d love to have you join us.

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.