Regional Civil Engineering Director & Growth Leader

GAI Consultants Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a senior leader to guide civil engineering growth in the Ohio River Valley.

The role focuses on private and public sector projects, client management, and business development across the region, including master planned developments and municipal projects. The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplined teams, lead strategic planning, and contribute to profitable project delivery, while representing the firm in professional circles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 20+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, with 5 in the local market preferred.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer in Indiana.
• Capable of sales to support team.
• Knowledge of civil drainage, grading, and utilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and client management for existing and new strategic clients.
• Work with senior leadership to support and execute multi-disciplined efforts in the greater Ohio River Valley Region.
• Develop responses for cost proposals, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Develop project management plans for budget and schedule control to maximize client satisfaction and profitability.
• Negotiate or assist with negotiating contracts.
• Assist with annual strategic and tactical planning for the market and company.
• Participate in leadership roles in the community and professional organizations.
• Support plan preparation, scope compliance, scheduling of tasks.
• Review and approve local agencies—Cities, Counties, and Authorities.

Skills

Sales & client management

Leadership

Proposal development

Project management

Contract negotiation

Strategic planning

Community leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a senior leader to guide civil engineering growth in the Ohio River Valley.

The role focuses on private and public sector projects, client management, and business development across the region, including master planned developments and municipal projects. The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplined teams, lead strategic planning, and contribute to profitable project delivery, while representing the firm in professional circles.