Department Manager/Senior Project Manager - Construction Engineering & Inspection

Colliers Engineering & Design; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager and/or Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Miami. The role focuses on leadership, client satisfaction, and project delivery across heavy highway, bridges, and infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years with FDOT, a PE license preferred, and strong abilities in budgeting, proposals, and business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience with FDOT is required.
• Ability to lead a team, develop marketing strategies, and manage budgets and proposals.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for client satisfaction and project delivery.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve financial and growth goals for the discipline.
• Oversee productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work.
• Develop and lead marketing and business development strategies in collaboration with marketing teams.
• Manage budgets, proposals, contracts, and backlog to optimize staffing and resource use.
• Mentor staff, manage performance, and coordinate with safety programs.
• Coordinate with other firms and manage subconsultant contracts; ensure FDOT prequalification compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Proposal development

Business development

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager and/or Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Miami! Our professional engineers and technicians successfully oversee project construction from pre‑construction through finalisation with an outstanding track record for cost and schedule containment. Our ACI, SAT, and NICET certified construction professionals have extensive on‑the‑job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for heavy highway, single and multi‑span bridges, intersection and traffic signal improvements, marine improvements, water/wastewater transmission, building and vertical project management, park and recreation construction, and condition assessment and asset inventory.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic/managerial direction, and guidance to achieve established financial and growth goals for the discipline.
• Responsible for overall productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work throughout the discipline.
• Develop, execute, and lead discipline marketing and business development strategies in collaboration with the marketing and business development teams.
• Evaluate and monitor proposal development and contract execution.
• Evaluate and monitor budgets, billing, and collections.
• Serve as a resource for the leadership team throughout the discipline.
• Consistently monitors the backlog of work and the sharing of resources within the discipline, maximizing staff utilization. Reviews staff utilization regularly and promptly addresses staff not meeting utilization goals.
• Prepare for future state of the discipline through succession planning.
• Responsible for fostering staff professional development, monitoring staffing/recruiting activity, and effectively managing employee relations.
• Comply with and ensure others' compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the safety coordinator on implementing and complying with the Health and Safety Program as it specifically relates to the discipline.
• Serve as project manager while being a resource for staff on assigned projects and manage completion of projects regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Provide staff with technical assistance and supervision in the preparation of proposals and contracts for assigned projects.
• Prepare pertinent information for client/agency meetings and attend, as needed.
• Develop the skills and abilities of staff which are necessary for successful execution of work duties.
• Serve as a mentor and coach staff.
• Manage the performance of assigned staff, conduct performance evaluations, and provide input for salary/bonus discussions.
• Collaborate with other firms in pursuit of opportunities and manage subconsultant contracts.
• Manage material testing and training requirements to ensure compliance with company policies and FDOT prequalification.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or civil engineering desired.
• 10+ years of construction engineering/inspection experience with FDOT required.
• 7+ years of experience with preparing proposals, developing and tracking budgets, and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.
• PE (Professional Engineer) license is highly desired.
• 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.