Civil Engineer - Principal in Charge

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

Design and Project Management experience required

Benefits