Manager, Workforce & Education

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the civil engineering profession and helping professionals thrive throughout their careers? The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and driven Manager, Workforce & Education to lead programs and initiatives that strengthen the civil engineering workforce and advance professional growth across the career lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Establish and implement annual strategies and goals to support broader pathways, recruitment and retention, and essential skills development in civil engineering, aligned with ASCE strategic priorities
• Develop and manage programs to define and promote evolving roles, competencies, and career pathways including ASCE's Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, Guidelines for Engineering Grades, and career paths in a central online resource
• Lead and support the Committee on Career Advancement (CCA), Committee on Licensure Innovation (CLI), and workforce and education related task groups
• Coordinate educational content, white papers, articles, presentations, and workforce resources
• Manage budgets, timelines, events, reporting, and stakeholder communications
• Collaborate with committees, volunteers, staff, and external partners to address workforce challenges

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; engineering or management background a plus
• 3-5 years of engineering, association, workforce development, education, or related experience desired
• Strong project management and volunteer leadership experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business systems

Why ASCE?

• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing the civil engineering profession
• Influence workforce development, career advancement, leadership growth, and professional practice initiatives
• Work collaboratively with industry leaders, educators, and volunteers across the profession

Location

Hybrid (Reston, VA). This position has hybrid work from home flexibility in the Northern VA/DC Metro area.

About ASCE

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Pay

We offer a competitive salary with anticipated range of $75-$85K per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and pet insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Corporate ASAE membership
• Tuition reimbursement