Director, Public Works & Local Infrastructure

About the role

The Civil Engineering Director will lead and manage multiple teams of engineers and/or other professional/technical staff within their discipline, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. They will foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple teams of engineers and/or other professional/technical staff within their discipline, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards.
• Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of projects within their discipline, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, and drawings to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in technologies and methodologies within the discipline and apply them to enhance project outcomes.
• Collaborate with business development teams to prepare proposals, presentations, and bids for potential projects.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their needs, address concerns, and identify new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of municipal clients and teaming partners.
• Ensure all projects adhere to relevant codes, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Identify potential projects within the region and initiate implementation strategies for successful awarding of new design contracts.
• Utilize a deep understanding of principles and best practices within the discipline, to guide project teams effectively.
• Business development activities including client relationship building.
• Monitor project progress, address any issues or obstacles, and provide strategic solutions to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop project scopes, professional services fee development, and staff projections.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Produce winning project proposals as lead professional/project manager.
• Support leaders of multiple teams producing public works projects.
• Supervise direct reports (Team Leaders) and train and coach Team Leaders and Production staff.
• Manage project administration and supervision.
• Work in a collaborative team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines.
• Oversee large scale, complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Drive sales growth, coach strong financial project performance, and monitor other key metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Texas.
• At least 20 years of experience in utility and public works design, local infrastructure, public works, municipal roadway, trails, drainage, and land development projects.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders effectively.
• Servant leader mentality with strong ability to train and mentor staff.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams effectively.
• Strong ability to train and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrable project wins as a key individual on the project team organizational chart.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects of varying sizes and complexities within their discipline.
• Must be proficient in project management, administration, and supervision.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a track record of successfully resolving complex challenges.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and manage budgets.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple offices and various disciplines.
• Positive attitude, self-directed and continuous learner.
• Established professional network of municipal clients and teaming partners.
• Coolad Bend regional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Established professional network of municipal clients and teaming partners.
• Coolad Bend regional experience preferred.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Technical writing and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Client relationship building.
• Project proposal development.
• Project scope development.
• Staff training and coaching.
• Project administration and supervision.
• Large scale, complex project oversight.
• Business development activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.