Job Type
Full-time
Description
DCCM is seeking an experienced and highly motivated
Senior Engineer / Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and public infrastructure projects throughout Georgia. This leadership role requires a seasoned professional with strong technical expertise, proven project management capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate client relationships and drive business growth.
The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to local governments, public agencies, and utility clients while leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing projects from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership & Management- Manage multiple public works and infrastructure projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
- Serve as Project Manager and Engineer of Record for municipal and government-related projects.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and quality control.
- Coordinate internal resources and subconsultants to achieve project objectives.
- Monitor project financial performance, including contract compliance, invoicing, and profitability.
Design Team Leadership- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
- Provide technical guidance and quality assurance throughout project development.
- Direct the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, studies, and construction documents.
- Foster collaboration among engineers, designers, and technical staff to deliver high-quality solutions.
Client Management & Relationship Development- Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, counties, public authorities, utilities, and government agencies throughout Georgia.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients.
- Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen existing client partnerships.
- Represent DCCM at client meetings, public presentations, workshops, and industry events.
Business Development- Support and lead business development initiatives throughout Georgia.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities within local government, public works, and utility sectors.
- Prepare and contribute to Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), proposals, presentations, and interviews.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic growth plans and expand DCCM's presence in the Georgia market.
- Participate in professional organizations and industry associations to enhance visibility and market positioning.
Technical Responsibilities- Provide engineering and project oversight for public infrastructure projects that may include:
- Stormwater management
- Municipal utilities
- Transportation improvements
- Public works facilities
- Water and wastewater systems
- Capital improvement programs
- Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables and technical reports.
Requirements
Required- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia, or ability to obtain Georgia PE through reciprocity within six months of hire.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience focused on government, municipal, public works, or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
- Proven project management experience overseeing complex engineering projects.
- Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
- Established business development experience, including proposal development and pursuit management.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Georgia for client meetings and project activities.
Preferred- Existing relationships with Georgia municipalities, county governments, utilities, and public agencies.
- Experience managing federally funded projects.
- Prior supervisory or departmental leadership experience.
- Experience with capital improvement planning and infrastructure funding programs.
