Construction Engineering Manager
About the role
Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Legacy Engineering is a woman-owned civil engineering firm specializing in land development design, geotechnical services, construction materials testing and inspections, land surveying, planning consulting, and environmental services. You're looking for more than another engineering management position. You want the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, work directly with clients and contractors, mentor talented engineers, and help shape the future of a growing practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead meaningful projects from concept through construction.
- Work directly with executive leadership and decision-makers.
- Diverse commercial, municipal, industrial, transportation, and land development projects.
- Opportunities to build and grow an expanding department.
- Small teams where your expertise has a visible impact.
- Investment in professional development, continuing education, and PE support.
- A collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, and teamwork.
- Lead construction engineering services for commercial, municipal, industrial, transportation, and land development projects.
- Provide engineering support throughout active construction.
- Develop practical solutions for unforeseen field conditions.
- Design retaining walls, foundation systems, and specialty structural components.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Evaluate existing structures and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and project managers.
- Participate in construction meetings with owners, contractors, and design professionals.
- Mentor engineers and technical staff.
- Review engineering deliverables for quality and technical accuracy.
- Assist with proposals, project scoping, and fee development.
- Help establish technical standards and best practices for the Construction Engineering group.
- Support business development through strong client relationships and technical expertise.
- Assist in recruiting, developing, and growing the Construction Engineering team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
- Experience supporting projects during active construction.
- Strong understanding of retaining walls, foundation systems, construction practices, and field problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Administration
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Foundation Design
- Retaining Wall Design
- Earth Retention Systems
- Construction Materials Testing
- Existing Structure Evaluations
- Public Infrastructure
- Land Development
- Municipal Engineering
- Proposal Development
- Client Management
- Business Development
Skills
- Technical expertise in construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and related fields.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with construction claims support.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-cost employee medical plan option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- 15 days of Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Continuing education and professional development assistance
- Professional licensure and certification support
- Company-sponsored events and team activities
Pay
Salary Range: $135,000–$155,000 annually
Actual compensation will be based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and overall qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Contact
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you can contribute to Legacy Engineering's mission. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.