Strategic Engineering Director: Civil & Water/Wastewater

DCCM; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCM is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead Civil/Land Development and Water/Wastewater practices across multiple offices. You will guide strategy, oversee budgets, drive profitability, and develop talent while ensuring safe, on-time project delivery and high client satisfaction.

The role requires PE licensure in Florida or reciprocity, and extensive leadership with a track record in business development and cross-disciplinary operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Florida PE License required or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience overseeing multiple engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering operations and project delivery.
• Proven business development and client management experience.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, staffing plans, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering division’s strategic plan in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Establish annual growth, revenue, profitability, staffing, and operational goals.
• Provide leadership for Civil/Land Development and Water/Wastewater units.
• Identify new market opportunities and geographic expansion initiatives.
• Participate in executive leadership planning and decision-making.
• Direct the overall operations of engineering departments and project teams.
• Ensure consistent project execution, quality control, and adherence to company standards.
• Monitor KPIs, utilization rates, project backlog, and resource allocation.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency and delivery effectiveness.
• Develop and implement best practices for project management and engineering operations.
• Foster strong client relationships and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Business development

Client relationship management

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Florida PE license or reciprocity

15+ years engineering experience

7+ years leadership experience

Job description

DCCM is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead Civil/Land Development and Water/Wastewater practices across multiple offices. You will guide strategy, oversee budgets, drive profitability, and develop talent while ensuring safe, on-time project delivery and high client satisfaction.

The role requires PE licensure in Florida or reciprocity, and extensive leadership with a track record in business development and cross-disciplinary operations.