Land Development Civil Engineering Director — Lead & Grow

GAI Consultants Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a motivated leader to drive growth of its civil engineering practice in the Ohio River Valley. The senior position will manage client relationships, lead multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, and pursue public and private opportunities across the region.

The successful candidate will oversee sales, proposals, project plans, contracts, and strategic planning while guiding staff and representing the firm in professional communities.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of civil engineering experience, 5 in the local market preferred.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Capable of sales to support team.
• Knowledge of civil drainage, grading, and utilities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and client management for existing and new strategic clients.
• Work with senior leadership to support multi-disciplined efforts in the greater Ohio River Valley Region.
• Develop responses for cost proposals, RFPs, and RFQs with proposal staff.
• Develop project management plans with PMs for deliverables, budget, and schedule; maximize client satisfaction and profitability.
• Negotiate or assist with negotiating contracts.
• Assist with annual strategic and tactical planning for the market and company.
• Contribute to GAI's public profile via leadership roles in communities and professional organizations.
• Support plan preparation, scope compliance, and scheduling of tasks.
• Review and approve local agency requirements (Cities, Counties, Authorities).
• Prepare weekly backlog and manpower reports.

Skills

Sales & client management

Leadership

Proposal development

Project management

Contract negotiation

Civil drainage/grades/utilities

MS Word/Excel/Project

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking a motivated leader to drive growth of its civil engineering practice in the Ohio River Valley. The senior position will manage client relationships, lead multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, and pursue public and private opportunities across the region.

The successful candidate will oversee sales, proposals, project plans, contracts, and strategic planning while guiding staff and representing the firm in professional communities.