Land Development Practice Leader / Office Manager

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Land Development Practice Leader / Office Manager to manage and direct our Ellicott City, MD  office's Civil Engineering practice.

This individual will be instrumental in developing new business, managing client relationships, and successfully delivering projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at proposal writing, and possesses strong leadership skills to build and grow a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Design portions of a project using relevant office software, modeling and Civil 3D technology
• Complete calculations using engineering formulas and skills and/or utilizes computers in order to solve problems
• Prepare specifications materials through the use of research and manufacturing catalogs to specify materials, installation, inspection and payment of items specific to a project
• Work to complete design details and plan sets
• Assist in the preparation of engineering and construction cost estimates
• Communicate with client, staff and internal design team

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience and professional registration (P.E.) in Maryland preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering related to land development design
• Ideal candidates will have experience working on Howard County residential projects
• Familiarity with Maryland Stormwater requirements and local codes preferred
• Must have a thorough understanding of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage the schedule and budget for multiple projects at the same time
• Proven experience in client management and relationships and contract acquisition in the Maryland region
• Has experience in marketing and supervision of the technical work of others
• Has working knowledge of Civil 3D preferred, and office support software required to perform the essential functions of the position

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit  .

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