Senior Civil & Site Design Leader

Popli Design Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Popli Design Group is seeking a capable leader to guide the Civil Division. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, mentoring, and ensuring quality through QA/QC processes. You will manage schedules, backlog, timesheets, and staff reviews while supporting business development and proposals.

The candidate will drive financial success of the group, help with staffing decisions, and align with strategic goals. A NY PE license and extensive civil/site design experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• NY State Licensed Professional Engineer is required.
• 10+ years of civil/site design experience with state agencies and educational facilities.
• CPESC/LEED AP/ENV SP certification is a plus.
• A valid driver's license and clean MVR are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Civil Group's day-to-day operations and staff mentoring.
• Support QA/QC processes and ensure deliverables pass QC reviews.
• Maintain schedules, backlog, and staffing plans; review timesheets.
• Provide financial leadership and drive group budget and targets.
• Participate in business development and proposal development efforts.
• Recommend staffing changes and oversee performance reviews.

Skills

Staff mentoring

Quality Assurance

Scheduling

Backlog management

Timesheet reviews

Staff reviews

Staffing changes

Business development

Proposal development

Financial management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (NY)

10+ years civil/site design experience

CPESC/LEED AP/ENV SP (plus)

Valid Driver's License

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Costworks

SpecPoint

Newforma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Popli Design Group is seeking a capable leader to guide the Civil Division. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, mentoring, and ensuring quality through QA/QC processes. You will manage schedules, backlog, timesheets, and staff reviews while supporting business development and proposals.

The candidate will drive financial success of the group, help with staffing decisions, and align with strategic goals. A NY PE license and extensive civil/site design experience are required.