Burgess & Niple

Civil Engineering Business Leader

Burgess & Niple • $110K — $130K *
Erie, PA 16509In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or relevant field required
  • 15+ years of experience in civil engineering with strong project delivery knowledge
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Proven track record of business growth and client/industry relationship management
  • Deep understanding of consulting practices and client service excellence
  • Proven leadership experience with team management and performance optimization
  • Demonstrated change leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to opportunities
  • Servant leadership style focused on collaboration, integrity, and mentorship

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute growth strategy for the civil engineering practice
  • Act as a market leader to promote firm visibility and long-term success
  • Lead project delivery with a focus on client experience and collaboration
  • Manage practice budgets, schedules, risk, and growth goals
  • Mentor and empower project managers and engineers
  • Foster collaboration between local and regional offices
  • Promote staff engagement in professional societies and networking
  • Represent the firm as a civil engineering leader in various forums
  • Collaborate with directors and office leaders to support project delivery and growth

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence growth strategies
  • Access to professional development and mentoring
  • Engagement in industry leadership and networking opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment across regional offices
  • Supportive culture focusing on client service and innovation
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Create and execute a growth strategy for the civil engineering practice, identifying new markets, pursuits, and partnerships while deepening trusted client relationships
  • Serve as a visible market leader who brings ideas forward, opens doors, and positions the firm for long-term success in the region
  • Lead and support project delivery with a strong focus on client experience, collaboration, and successful outcomes
  • Build a financially strong and sustainable practice by managing budgets, schedules, risk, performance, and growth goals
  • Develop, mentor, and empower project managers and engineers, creating opportunities for others to grow alongside the practice
  • Foster collaboration across local and regional offices, connecting people, ideas, and technical expertise to deliver exceptional work
  • Encourage staff engagement in professional societies, networking, and industry leadership to expand visibility and strengthen relationships
  • Represent the firm as an established civil engineering leader at client meetings, industry events, professional organizations, and strategic pursuits
  • Collaborate with Group Directors, Section Directors, and other office leaders to support project delivery, staffing, technical excellence, and long-term growth

Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or another applicable field required
  • 15+ years of civil engineering industry experience, including a strong understanding of project delivery from pursuit through completion
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required
  • Proven ability to grow business, develop opportunities, and maintain a strong network of client and industry relationships in the civil engineering sector
  • Strong understanding of consulting industry practices, project delivery, and client service excellence
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams, coordinating resources, and driving organizational performance
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change, foster collaboration, and develop high-performing teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with clients, teams, and industry partners
  • Entrepreneurial, self-directed mindset with the confidence to take initiative, make connections, and turn opportunities into results
  • Servant leadership approach grounded in collaboration, integrity, innovation, excellence, and a commitment to developing others

About Burgess & Niple

Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
Learn more about Burgess & Niple
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$110 million
* Ladders Estimates

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