Civil Engineering Manager

Overview Job Title: Civil Engineer Manager Job Location: KCMO - Kansas City, MO 64131 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: 4-Year Degree Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Travel Percentage: Up to 10% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Engineering - Civil Responsibilities Leadership & Staff Management Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering and technical staff. Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support. Assist with employee performance evaluations, goal setting, training, and career development planning. Coordinate staffing assignments and balance workloads across project teams. Foster collaboration, accountability, and a positive team culture. Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities. Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Project Management & Technical Leadership Manage multiple civil engineering projects from planning and design through construction administration. Lead project delivery, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control. Provide technical oversight and review of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents. Ensure projects meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary. Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. Coordinate with internal and external project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and consultants. Provide technical guidance and problem‑solving support to project teams. Review and approve project deliverables prior to client submission. Client & Business Development Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and scope development. Identify opportunities for repeat business and expand existing client relationships. Support business development, marketing, and networking initiatives. Represent the company in meetings, presentations, and industry events. Operational Responsibilities Support department planning, resource forecasting, and strategic initiatives. Assist in establishing and maintaining engineering standards, best practices, and quality assurance procedures. Monitor project schedules and resource utilization to optimize department performance. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university. 7–14 years of progressive civil engineering experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PE strongly preferred and may be required based on business needs. Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects from concept through construction. Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical staff. Experience within an engineering consulting environment preferred. Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory processes. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and common civil engineering design software. Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and financial management. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution abilities. Ability to build and maintain effective client relationships. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, employee development, and customer service. Preferred Qualifications Established client relationships and business development experience. Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams. Proven track record of developing and mentoring junior engineers. Experience supporting departmental growth and operational planning. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Eight paid holidays Company‑paid medical and dental coverage with buy‑up options 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing Discretionary bonuses #J-18808-Ljbffr Toth And Associates