Department Manager

Provide leadership to the team, and strategic guidance for the overall department.

· Identify, pursue, and win civil/environmental engineering opportunities that align with regional and national strategies with a focus on construction and EPC opportunities.

· Lead and support teams in business development including go-no-go discussions, contract and risk review process, proposal development, interview preparation, and overall capture planning.

· Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients.

· Stay informed on market drivers, client needs, regulatory changes, and emerging trends, and promote thought leadership through industry presentations, associations, etc.

· Serve as the technical and strategic advisor for project teams, reviewing key deliverables and guiding technical approaches.

· Monitor and manage the allocation of staff resources to projects for successful execution and meeting department goals and metrics.

· Manage department financials with a focus on maintaining profitability and meeting business plan goals/metrics.

· Lead and manage projects overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations.

· Commit to safety being the number one priority and follow and promote clients Live Safer approach

· Mentor and manage staff from assistant engineers to senior Project Managers and Section Managers with a focus on career and skill development, work direction, and knowledge sharing.

· Responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent and conducting performance reviews of staff.

· Work collaboratively with department managers across the global practice and other regional offices.

· Prepare and present department updates to leadership.

· Participate in annual business planning process and establish goals for the regional Civil/Environmental Engineering practice.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.

· Minimum 7+ years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience, including project management responsibilities.

· Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.

· Demonstrated experience leading civil/environmental engineering projects and project teams across various markets (industrial, utilities, state/local government, etc.)

· Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

· Understanding of regional permitting frameworks, environmental regulations, and compliance programs.

· Strong skills in client engagement, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

· Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.

· Professional Engineer (PE) registration (preferred).

· Proven business development track record, including client relationships within the Upper Midwest region.

· Experience directing environmental consulting teams and collaborating with construction project managers, project controls, scheduling, construction managers, etc.

· Experience managing environmental multi-disciplinary Design-Build projects is a plus.