Site Civil Practice Manager

About the role

The Wooten Company’s Columbia, SC office is seeking a team-focused, innovative Site Civil Practice Manager with strong site design background to join and lead our Civil Site Team.

Who are you?

• A highly motivated civil or environmental engineer (PE) with a seasoned depth of experience successfully completing design and permitting for site development projects that include components of grading, drainage, stormwater management and erosion control, water and sewer, for both local government and private clients.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) in a consulting engineering environment.
• SC Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Previous supervisory and management experience (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (365) applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and knowledge of AutoCAD – Civil 3D.

What will you be doing?

• Work with a variety of stakeholders including land developers, project owners, consultants and permitting agencies to grow the firm’s presence in South Carolina.
• Manage the practice (a team of 4-6) while implementing strategies that increase our client base through business development efforts, increase financial metrics, maintain high productivity and profitability, and promote teamwork within a positive environment.
• Support clients as they work to create exciting projects such as commercial office/retail developments, multi-family developments, residential subdivisions, downtown renovations, parks, and innovative stormwater solutions, along with water and sanitary sewer projects.

Who will you be working with?

• Collaborate across all teams and specialties, providing opportunities to interact with The Wooten Company colleagues in both North and South Carolina, including our Site Civil teams in other offices.
• Work with local government and private clients, as well as local and state agencies.

Where will you be working?

This position is in our Columbia, SC office. Conveniently nestled downtown on Gervais Street, the local area is filled with restaurants and nightlife, unique shops, art galleries and studios, and convenient apartments and condominium living. The Wooten Company also has five other offices located in Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem, Greenville, and Hickory, NC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) in a consulting engineering environment
• SC Licensed Professional Engineer
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience
• Previous supervisory and management experience (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (365) applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and knowledge of AutoCAD – Civil 3D

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent project management and client interaction skills
• Experience in local government design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration/observation.
• Strong technical skills in site/ roadway layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and erosion control design
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train employees to reach the common goals of the practice, office, and company.
• Ability to travel within a 2–3-hour radius, as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Take an active role in the preparation of client proposals including development of work, schedules, fees, and overall content.
• Serve as the primary client contact for site civil clients in South Carolina.
• Routinely network in South Carolina to increase our presence in the region.
• Serve as Senior Project Manager with the ability to set and track budgets and schedules, conduct project meetings, monitor and pursue accounts receivables, and prepare project invoices.
• Direct and provide technical assistance and oversight for due diligence, conceptual plan development, design computations, construction plans, local permitting, preliminary cost opinions, advertisement and bidding (if public), and client meetings.
• Direct and supervise staff activities within the practice include hires, terminations, mentorship, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee the daily operations of the office, as necessary, including office purchases, parking information, etc.

About the Wooten Company

We are a multi-disciplinary firm dedicated to providing engineering, geomatics and architectural services to municipalities, counties, water and sewer authorities, educational institutions, and private industry across the Carolinas.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision options to fit your needs - High-Deductible Health Plan and traditional PPO plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life insurance options.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability.
• Paid Holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

PERKS & TOOLS TO SUCCEED

• Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Registration and Organization Reimbursement Program
• Summer Hours - flexible work schedules so you can enjoy the sunshine!
• Branded clothing reimbursement program
• Employee Appreciation Events

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note

The Wooten Company will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at The Wooten Company via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of The Wooten Company. No fee will be paid in the event The Wooten Company hires the candidate because of the referral or through other means.