Program Manager

Foxxstem; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxxstem is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex engineering design projects, directing multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships. The role acts as a technical leader ensuring regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include technical direction, QA/QC oversight, and project execution across infrastructure programs. Hybrid work environment; office presence required three days a week in the Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• P.E. license in DC preferred or to be acquired within 90 days.
• 10+ years of engineering design and project management experience.
• Experience in Transportation Engineering or Land Development is required.

Responsibilities

• Technical Direction: Lead and oversee civil engineering designer's efforts from site layout to stormwater management through construction.
• QA/QC Oversight: Conduct QA/QC reviews for accuracy, design completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Design Specifications: Produce detailed reports, specifications, calculations, and permit packages.
• Engineering Judgment: Provide high-level engineering judgment and field support during development and construction.
• Project Execution: Serve as Delivery Manager on major programs or multiple projects.
• Project Accounting: Oversee budgets, schedules, fees, invoicing, and profitability.
• Resource Management: Coordinate internal teams and external sub-consultants to meet deadlines.
• Staff Development: Hire, train, and mentor engineers for growth and performance.
• Client Relations: Act as primary contact for external clients and facilitate meetings.
• Business Development: Participate in proposals, scope/fee negotiations, and cross-selling.

Skills

Technical leadership

QA/QC oversight

Client relations

Communication

Budget management

Schedule management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (DC) preferred or acquired within 90 days

Tools

Microstation

Industry calculation software

Job description

The Program Manager leads complex engineering design projects, directs multi-disciplinary technical teams, and develops and maintains strong client relationships. Operating as a technical leader and program director, this role ensures all engineering assignments achieve technical excellence, strict regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and on-time project delivery. Technical engineering expertise is required to supervise technical work, perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews, and solve complex site design or infrastructure challenges along with other engineers.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Direction: Lead and oversee civil engineering designer's efforts, including site layout, grading, drainage infrastructure, utility distribution systems (water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, conduit/dry utilities), and stormwater management/hydrologic analysis from conceptual phase through construction.
• QA/QC Oversight: Conduct thorough quality control and quality assurance reviews for accuracy, design completeness, engineering soundness, and compliance with local municipal, state, and environmental permitting standards.
• Design Specifications: Oversee the production of detailed technical reports, engineering specifications, hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, contract documents, and complete permit application packages for local and state regulatory approval.
• Engineering Judgment: Provide high-level engineering judgment, technical decision-making, and field support during conceptual development, final plan delivery, and construction administration.
• Project Execution: Serve as primary Delivery Manager on a major infrastructure program, or multiple mid-sized projects or a portfolio of small projects simultaneously.
• Project Accounting: Maintain complete project accounting oversight, including schedule tracking, budget management, fee structures, invoicing support, profitability, and cost control.
• Resource Management: Coordinate internal engineering teams, cross-functional staff allocations, and external sub-consultants to meet critical deadlines efficiently.
• Staff Development: Supervise technical work, hire, train, and mentor engineers, with a focus on professional growth and high performance.
• Client Relations: Act as key point of contact for external clients, facilitating plan review meetings, agency presentations, and long-term partnerships.
• Business Development: Participate in proposal writing, scope and fee negotiations, marketing initiatives, and cross-selling firm-wide services to expand pipeline opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (DC) preferred or acquired within 90 days
• Minimum 10+ years of engineering design and project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in Transportation Engineering (roadways, traffic, bridges, utilities, DOT projects) OR Land Development (site design, grading, SWM, ESC, utilities)
• Technical engineering expertise
• Microstation knowledge
• Working knowledge of industry calculation software
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and fee structures
• Strong written and verbal communication

Compensation

$165,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual compensation offers are determined based on candidate credentials, role complexity, internal equity, relevant skills, and total direct experience. Total compensation includes bonus opportunities.

Location:

Hybrid work environment. Company-wide policy. Candidates are expected in the office 3 days a week.

Benefits

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, commute & parking expenses, annual bonus potential, 401(k) plans with Company match, Holidays, and Paid Time Off.

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA sponsorship is not available.
• Verification of background checks, references, work history, and Department of Motor Vehicles records will be required prior to employment.
• Candidates with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $155000 - $200000