Group Manager | Site Design

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Bonuses & cash rewards

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

HRG, a leading employee-owned engineering, planning, and infrastructure firm in State College, PA, seeks a Group Manager | Site Design. You will lead site design teams, guide project execution, and drive client satisfaction while advancing the ESOP culture.

Ideal candidates bring civil engineering credentials, licensure, and 7+ years of project leadership; strong AutoCAD Civil 3D and Deltek Vantagepoint skills are expected. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• PA P.E. License and/or Landscape Architect License required or in process.
• 7+ years in institutional, land planning, subdivision and land development engineering including site layout and design.
• Project management and project team supervisory experience.
• Understanding of municipal review, approval process, and ordinance application.

Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership & Coaching to group members and foster a strong employee-owner culture.
• Oversee project management to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across service groups.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Manage project budgets, workloads, and fiscal responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Operations and Service AVPs on staffing, resources, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PA P.E. License and/or Landscape Architect License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, award-winning consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. We were recently recognized by PSMJ Resources as an AEC Employer of Choice.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-driven leader to join our team as the Group Manager | Site Design in our State College, PA office. The Group Manager | Site Design is a dynamic leader with a collaborative leadership mindset that is responsible for cultivating a coaching culture and ensuring high standards in project execution and client satisfaction. As a 100% employee-owned firm, HRG provides the opportunity to directly share in the success of the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while building a rewarding and impactful career.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Coaching: Inspire and coach group members to enhance our employee-owner culture and drive engagement in their professional development
• Project Management: Ensure timely and superior project delivery while collaborating across service groups
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure long-term partnerships and satisfaction
• Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, prioritize workloads, and ensure fiscal responsibility
• Collaboration: Work closely with Operations and Service AVPs to address staffing, resource allocation, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Pennsylvania P.E. License and/or Landscape Architect License
• 7+ years in institutional, land planning, subdivision and land development engineering including site layout and design, grading, utility design, storm water management, erosion control, and preparation of permit applications and engineering reports
• Project management and project team supervisory experience
• Understanding of municipal review, approval process, and ordinance application is required
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Basic knowledge of computerized project management systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and various engineering applications required
• Experience in client relations, proposal preparation, project budgeting, and public presentations
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver's License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people's everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG :

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm's financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you'll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic's Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work: We've been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We've also been recognized at the national level as an AEC Employer of Choice, one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering, and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contribution.