Head of Civil & Site Land Development

Hires Group (United Kingdom); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation range: $185,000 - $235,0?

401(k) employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

Paid time off, holidays, parentalleave

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellbeing programs, travel support, &

Job summary

Technical Hires Group is seeking a Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development to lead a civil engineering team, oversee site development projects, and provide technical direction. You will drive long-range planning, staff development, and the delivery of high-quality, profitable projects.

The role emphasizes QA/QC, regulatory compliance, and mentoring engineers. A PE license and 12+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering team, providing technical direction and long-range planning to strengthen the discipline and deliver high-quality site development projects.
• Guide project delivery across grading, stormwater, hydrology, land development, and site engineering with a focus on technical excellence, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development by building client relationships and contributing to marketing strategy and securing new project opportunities.
• Manage project operations including budgets, schedules, staffing, productivity, and profitability while coordinating multidisciplinary work across the organization.
• Mentor, evaluate, and advance Civil/Site engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering department as a Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development, overseeing site development projects and providing technical leadership. This is across grading, stormwater, hydrology, and land development design. Drive long‑range planning, staff development, and operational excellence while ensuring high‑quality technical outputs and profitable project delivery.

The job:

• As a Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development, you will lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering team, providing technical direction, staff development, and long‑range planning to strengthen the discipline and deliver high‑quality site development projects.
• Guide project delivery across grading, stormwater, hydrology, land development, and site engineering, ensuring technical excellence, QA/QC, and compliance with local regulations.
• Support business development by building client relationships, contributing to marketing strategy, and helping secure new project opportunities.
• Manage project operations, including budgets, schedules, staffing, productivity, and profitability, while coordinating multidisciplinary work and advising teams across the organisation.
• Mentor, evaluate, and advance Civil/Site engineers.

Benefits

• Approximate compensation range of: $185,000 - $235,000
• Generous 401(k) employer match supporting long‑term financial wellbeing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Robust Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and structured professional development pathways
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, assistance programs, travel support, and a wide range of employee discounts

What they need?

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of experience.

The company:

An ENR Top 500 design firm with more than a century of industry leadership, now home to over 2,000 professionals across 40 offices. Recognised as a Mid‑Atlantic Design Firm of the Year and a Top Place to Work, the company offers hands‑on professional development, clear advancement pathways, and a culture built around collaboration, technical excellence, and long‑term career growth.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Who are We?

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people-before-profit ethos. Learn more about Hires Group here: About us | Hires Group