Technical Manager - Civil Engineering - Federal Projects

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Civil Engineering Technical Manager – Land Development leads and inspires high-performing teams to deliver impactful, community-shaping projects. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, overseeing the design and execution of land development projects from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review the planning and design of land development projects, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design, ensuring high-quality and compliant deliverables.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, proactively identifying risks and driving solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage the technical, financial, and quality performance of land development projects and supporting teams.
• Serve as a trusted technical expert, providing guidance and resolving complex engineering challenges related to site development and infrastructure.
• Act as Engineer of Record when required, ensuring designs meet all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards.
• Collaborate with clients, municipalities, contractors, and internal teams to deliver successful, buildable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews to uphold design integrity and consistency across all project deliverables.
• Support workload forecasting, staffing strategies, and team development to maintain a balanced and high-performing team environment.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and timelines for a variety of land development projects.
• Contribute to business development efforts through client engagement, proposal support, and technical presentations.
• Navigate and support permitting processes, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, zoning ordinances, and agency requirements.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, and reports to ensure alignment with project goals and technical accuracy.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff through coaching, performance feedback, and career development support, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of the land development practice by contributing to strategic planning, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Professional Engineer (PE).
• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, and other related software programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Ability to interact with clients, project team, vendors, and other external groups in a professional manner.