Sr. Civil Engineer - Division Manager

Pennoni; Langdon (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Pittston, PA is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Division Manager to lead geotechnical engineers and inspectors, manage a construction materials testing lab, and drive project delivery and client relationships.

The role emphasizes budgeting, staff development, and pursuing new business, with a PA PE license or the ability to obtain one within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil/geotechnical/related).
• Eight+ years of relevant professional experience.
• PE license in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual budget and meet goals for revenue and profitability.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff including performance reviews.
• Manage staff workload, projects, and backlog.
• Maintain laboratory accreditations and quality standards.
• Prepare proposals for geotechnical, inspection, and testing.
• Oversee field explorations, laboratory testing, and construction testing.
• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Represent the company at local and national conferences to grow the client base.
• Collaborate across groups to deliver multidisciplinary projects.
• Draft and review geotechnical reports.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Geotechnical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Pittston Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Description

Pennoni is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer –Division Manager to join our team on a full-time basis in a leadership role in our Pittston, Pennsylvania office. This individual will lead a team of geotechnical engineers and construction inspectors, oversee a construction materials testing laboratory, and be responsible for managing project delivery, developing and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the continued growth of the group. Experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspection, or a closely related civil engineering discipline is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop an annual budget and work to meet or exceed annual goals for various key performance indicators such as net service revenue, operating income, staff utilization, net labor multiplier, and revenue factor.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff, including conducting annual performance reviews.
• Manage staff workload, project assignments, and backlog.
• Maintain laboratory accreditations and quality standards.
• Prepare proposals for geotechnical engineering, construction inspection, and material testing.
• Oversee staff performing geotechnical field explorations and laboratory testing programs.
• Oversee staff performing inspection and testing during construction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Represent the company at local and national conferences to strengthen relationships and expand the client portfolio.
• Collaborate with other groups across the company to pursue and deliver multidisciplinary projects.
• Draft and review geotechnical reports.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline preferably civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering.
• Eight or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain one within six months of the start date.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, contractors, owners, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to develop budgets and geotechnical scopes of work.
• Ability to develop comprehensive calculation packages suitable for review by regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with various building codes (i.e. IBC) and test standards (such as ASTM/AASHTO/PTM).
• Working knowledge of geotechnical analyses and calculations including soil and rock classification, settlement analysis, and bearing‑capacity analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical staff.
• Proven success developing client relationships and securing new work.

Why Work With Us?

Pennoniis a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm,offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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