Head of Civil & Municipal Engineering

HILGARTWILSON, LLC

New Jersey

On-site

USD 154,000 - 218,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k)/Roth match
Paid time off including parental and 1
Life insurance
Education reimbursement
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Governmental/Municipal team in Mt. Arlington, NJ. You will provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and drive growth while ensuring client satisfaction.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, a P.E. license, 10+ years in civil/municipal design, and proven ability to lead staff, win work, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
  • P.E. license required.
  • 10+ years of civil/municipal engineering experience with public infrastructure design.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English for job communications and instructions.
  • Ability to manage clients and develop new business.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, strategic direction, and guidance to achieve financial and growth goals for the discipline.
  • Oversee productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work.
  • Develop and lead discipline marketing and business development strategies.
  • Build a production team in collaboration with leadership.
  • Monitor budgets, billing, and collections.
  • Ensure staff utilization and address underutilization promptly.
  • Mentor and coach staff; manage performance and promotions.

Skills

Leadership
Budgeting
Business development
Communication
Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Governmental/Municipal team in Mt. Arlington, NJ. You will provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and drive growth while ensuring client satisfaction.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, a P.E. license, 10+ years in civil/municipal design, and proven ability to lead staff, win work, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

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