Division Manager

Frey Consulting Group; Port Vincent (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Consulting Group is seeking a Division Manager in the Baton Rouge area to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership across engineering, surveying, and land development divisions.

You will drive divisional performance, oversee project delivery, and guide team growth while expanding business opportunities with key clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (PE/PLS/PLA or Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years in the AEC industry with 3–5 years in senior leadership or division management.
• Strong budgeting, client relations, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional planning and budgets, forecast resources, align with corporate goals.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Hire, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary staff for growth.
• Act as primary client contact, lead proposals, and pursue new markets.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize workflows and quality.

Skills

AEC project delivery

Budgeting

Client relations

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, or Business Management

Tools

Project management software

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

The Personnel Consulting Group is looking for a Division Manager for a long time client of ours in the Baton Rouge area. The Division Manager provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for multidisciplinary divisions spanning engineering, surveying, and land development. This role is responsible for driving divisional performance, project execution, team growth, and business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Strategy: Lead divisional planning, manage operational budgets, forecast resources, and align daily activities with corporate goals.
• Project Oversight: Ensure high-quality project delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary staff, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Client & Business Development: Serve as the primary contact for key client accounts, lead proposal efforts, and identify new market opportunities.
• Compliance & Collaboration: Partner across departments to optimize workflows, uphold industry regulations, and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Business Management, or a related field (PE, PLS, PLA, or Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership or division management role.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Deep knowledge of AEC project delivery, budgeting, client relations, team leadership, and project management software.