Municipal Engineering Department Lead

Colliers Engineering & Design; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager for our Governmental/Municipal team in the Philadelphia area. The role leads discipline strategy, growth, and project execution, ensuring quality work and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and aligning with firm goals.

Ideal candidates bring a civil engineering background, a P.E. license, 10+ years of civil/municipal design experience, and strong communication skills to manage clients and win new business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the discipline to meet financial and growth goals.
• Oversee productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work.
• Lead marketing and business development with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as project manager, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Mentor staff and manage staffing, recruitment, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager for our Governmental/Municipal team in the Philadelphia area. The role leads discipline strategy, growth, and project execution, ensuring quality work and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and aligning with firm goals.

Ideal candidates bring a civil engineering background, a P.E. license, 10+ years of civil/municipal design experience, and strong communication skills to manage clients and win new business.