Site/Civil Engineer Director

Jobtailor; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Civil Engineer to lead civil and industrial site design projects in Kentucky. The role focuses on planning, directing, and coordinating complex engineering initiatives while maintaining strong client relations and project budgets.

Ideal candidates will hold a PE license in Kentucky and have 15+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and communication skills to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required
• PE license in Kentucky required
• 15+ years’ experience or related experience
• Proficiency in oral and written communications

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful completion of assigned engineering projects
• Apply engineering principles to Civil Site Design and Industrial Site Design projects
• Make independent decisions on civil engineering problems and methods
• Represent the company in client meetings and coordination conferences
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct assigned projects
• Establish and maintain primary client contact
• Prepare schedules to keep projects on time and within budget
• Determine staffing needs and hire, train, manage, and motivate personnel
• Establish quality and accuracy standards
• Review and approve complete plans
• Obtain improvement-plan and permitting approvals from governing entities
• Participate in new business development
• Support project scoping and technical proposal writeups
• Oversee client invoicing and payment collection
• Review and approve invoices and collect outstanding receivables
• Supervise Engineers and Technicians
• Collaborate with managers and employees to achieve the company’s mission

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

PE License Kentucky

Client Relations

Team Leadership

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful completion of assigned engineering projects
• Apply engineering principles to Civil Site Design and Industrial Site Design projects
• Make independent decisions on civil engineering problems and methods
• Represent the company in client meetings and coordination conferences
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct assigned projects
• Establish and maintain primary client contact
• Prepare schedules to keep projects on time and within budget
• Determine staffing needs and hire, train, manage, and motivate personnel
• Establish quality and accuracy standards
• Review and approve complete plans
• Obtain improvement-plan and permitting approvals from governing entities
• Participate in new business development
• Support project scoping and technical proposal writeups
• Oversee client invoicing and payment collection
• Review and approve invoices and collect outstanding receivables
• Supervise Engineers and Technicians
• Collaborate with managers and employees to achieve the company’s mission

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering
• PE license in Kentucky is required
• 15 or more years’ experience or related experience
• Proficiency in oral and written communications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Civil Site Design and Industrial Site Design, with a strong focus on project management, client relations, and team leadership. Proficient in obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring project quality and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• PE License in Kentucky
• Client Relations
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Site Design
• Industrial Site Design
• Project Scheduling
• Technical Proposal Writing
• Quality Standards Establishment

Soft Skills

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Decision Making
• Motivating Personnel

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• PE License

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Projects
• Client Meetings
• Staffing Needs
• Invoicing
• Permitting Approvals