Civil Engineering Branch Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and surveyors
• Provide technical guidance, training, and professional development
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and continuously improved
• Oversee civil engineering design efforts including reports, calculations, construction drawings, and specifications
• Conduct technical reviews of staff work, reports, correspondence, and deliverables
• Troubleshoot complex engineering challenges and provide technical recommendations
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with budget expectations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and develop project proposals, scopes, and budgets
• Actively pursue business development opportunities with new and existing clients
• Leverage strong local ties and industry presence to expand the firm's reach
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and internal departments
• Participate in professional and technical organizations to support office visibility
• Support ongoing improvements to internal tools, standards, and resources to enhance quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills, with the ability to clearly articulate engineering concepts
• Experience preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction-phase engineering support
• Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems
• Demonstrated leadership, staff management, and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing detailed reports and client proposals
• Proficiency in standard software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong regional client relationships and the ability to generate new business