Site Civil Engineer-PE

ZipRecruiter; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly motivated Section Head, Site Civil Engineer-PE for their Charleston office. This role involves leading the civil site practice, managing teams, and driving business development efforts. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in site civil engineering and be passionate about client satisfaction and quality work.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of experience in site civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams for site development projects.
• Cultivate client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain high standards of quality.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Staff Management

Technical Expertise

Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Section Head, Site Civil Engineer-PE

Location: Charleston, SC

Relocation Assistance: No, Local Candidates Only

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Civil Engineer to lead and grow our civil site practice in the Charleston, SC office. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in business development, staff management, and project delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the site civil group, cultivating client relationships, pursuing new business opportunities, and ensuring the overall financial success of the practice.

Key responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design and permitting for site development projects, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, local market knowledge, and a passion for expanding our presence in the Low country region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section
• Interview and hire staff for the section
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• 10+ years experience in site civil engineering
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Estimated Salary: 140-170K