Senior Civil Engineering Leader — Projects & Growth

Impactrecruitment; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineering Department Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing civil infrastructure projects. The role includes project management, business development, and leadership within a collaborative environment.

You will oversee design development, budgeting, and client relations across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, with emphasis on QA/QC and permitting. Mentoring staff and coordinating with agencies will be key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of civil engineering design and project management experience
• Strong expertise in land development, site planning, grading, and construction document preparation
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with tight deadlines
• Business development experience and strong client relationship management skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with QA/QC processes and municipal permitting
• Strong financial management and project budgeting skills
• Excellent communication and leadership with experience presenting to boards, commissions, or councils

Responsibilities

• Lead design development, contract document preparation, cost estimation, and client relations.
• Manage projects including commercial, residential, and multi-family developments, mixed-use projects, rezoning due diligence, public facilities, and utility/site development.
• Drive business development by engaging with the community and fostering client relationships to support company growth.
• Ensure high-quality designs that align with budget and timeline objectives.
• Oversee and review construction document preparation, including site layouts, grading, utility plans, stormwater management, roadway designs, and permitting.
• Mentor and supervise engineering staff, fostering professional growth and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with agencies, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project budgeting

QA/QC

Municipal permitting

Communication

Team mentoring

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineering Department Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing civil infrastructure projects. The role includes project management, business development, and leadership within a collaborative environment.

You will oversee design development, budgeting, and client relations across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, with emphasis on QA/QC and permitting. Mentoring staff and coordinating with agencies will be key.