Sr. Civil Engineer, Principal in Charge
Our client is seeking a senior leader who holds executive-level responsibility for a project, client relationship, or portfolio of projects. This individual is typically a firm owner, partner, vice president, or senior principal.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Project Oversight
The PIC provides high-level leadership and ensures projects meet the firm’s technical, financial, and contractual expectations.
- Oversees project performance, profitability, and risk.
- Ensures adequate staffing and resources.
- Reviews major project milestones and deliverables.
- Intervenes when significant technical, contractual, or client issues arise.
- Leads a team of project managers who are accountable for execution.
Client Relationship Management
- Maintains relationships with senior client executives and decision-makers.
- Serves as the executive point of contact for major accounts.
- Resolves escalated client concerns.
- Ensures client satisfaction and long-term retention.
- Identifies opportunities for additional projects.
Business Development and Revenue Generation
- Develops relationships with prospective clients.
- Participates in major proposals and presentations.
- Negotiates significant contracts.
- Identifies new markets and business opportunities.
- Helps establish revenue and growth objectives.
Financial and Contractual Accountability
- Project profitability and margins.
- Contract negotiations and approvals.
- Revenue forecasting.
- Resource utilization.
- Scope changes and major change orders.
- Financial risk management.
Technical Leadership and Quality Assurance
- Ensuring appropriate technical expertise is assigned.
- Reviewing high-risk engineering decisions.
- Establishing quality expectations.
- Providing guidance on complex design challenges.
- Ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Requirements
10+ years experience
Licensed PE in Kentucky
Experience in CAD and Civil 3D
Design and Project Management experience required
Benefits
PTO
HOLIDAYS, including Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day off – PAID
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance (COMPANY PAID)
Long- and Short-Term Disability (COMPANY PAID)
Flex-time working hours
401K (100% match up to 4%)
Tuition reimbursement program
Casual Dress Code
Discounted Gym Membership – YMCA
Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days employment