Business Unit Leader - Municipal Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Business Unit Leader – Municipal Engineering

AEC Consulting Group  Greater Philadelphia (Hybrid)

Senior Project Manager / Business Unit Lead - Municipal Engineering

???? Mid-Atlantic Region | Full-Time

Salary Range: $165,000 - $210,000

Location: Offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic (hybrid possibility for established in-state engineers)

Our client, a well-established and growing multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with nearly 80 years of excellence, is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Business Unit Lead to oversee and expand their Municipal Engineering practice across multiple regional offices.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity with a clear path to executive-level advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, operational leadership, and business development acumen to help shape the future of the Municipal Engineering division.

PE License (Professional Engineering License) is mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Division Leadership: Provide vision and direction for the Municipal Engineering team across multiple offices, mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Project Oversight: Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex municipal infrastructure projects including roads, stormwater systems, utilities, and development projects.
• Technical Authority: Serve as a senior technical resource on municipal systems design, site development, stormwater management, public works, and utility coordination.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, authorities, developers, and public sector entities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects meet applicable municipal codes, zoning requirements, and permitting standards.
• Business Development: Support strategic growth initiatives, including proposal development, client outreach, and new market penetration.
• Operational Management: Potential to lead a regional office with full P&L responsibility, depending on location and experience.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (at minimum the ability to obtain within 2 years)
• Experience: 10+ years in municipal/civil engineering, with a track record of leadership in infrastructure projects
• Technical Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and municipal design applications
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff
• Mobility: Willingness to attend public meetings and travel between regional offices as needed
• Business Acumen: Experience with or aptitude for business development and client relationship management

Benefits:

✅ Competitive salary package ($165K-$210K) tailored for exceptional candidates

✅ Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement

✅ Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and collaborative team

✅ Professional development opportunities to stay updated with industry advancements

✅ Clear advancement path to executive leadership roles

✅ Chance to make a meaningful impact on critical municipal infrastructure projects

✅ Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding period

Why This Opportunity?

Our client is a respected regional leader with a strong 80-year reputation in municipal and civil infrastructure. With 150-200 employees and offices throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland, this role offers the chance to:

• Lead a high-performing team and shape the future of a key business unit
• Grow into a firmwide leadership position within an established, financially stable company
• Work on diverse municipal projects from roads and stormwater to site development and public works
• Join a company with 85%+ repeat business demonstrating exceptional client relationships
• Benefit from recent strategic growth through acquisitions and market expansion

Location Options: Multiple offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster County, and Maryland

(Remote/hybrid arrangements considered for established professionals)

• Seniority Level
• Mid-Senior level
• Industry
• Civil EngineeringConstruction
• Employment Type
• Full-time
• Job Functions
• Engineering
• ManagementConsulting
• Skills

• Drainage Systems
• Infrastructure Projects
• Public Works
• Water & Wastewater Design
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Civil Engineering
• Water Systems
• Stormwater Management
• Municipal Engineering
• Leadership