Site Civil Engineering Section Manager

This individual will be expected to be the senior leader and mentor within our Site Civil Design Group. They will be responsible for managing and building a design production team. Staff management responsibilities will include managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment. In addition to staff management responsibilities, the Site Civil Engineering Section Manager will also function as a technical lead on site development projects, coordinate with other disciplines across HDR, and lead the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. They will be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR. They will also be expected to help implement, monitor, and support company policies.

This individual will also be expected to:

• Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development and training
• Lead and mentor Civil staff
• Staff management responsibilities will include managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment.
• Function as a technical lead on site development projects and coordinate with other disciplines across HDR,
• They will be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR.
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in site civil planning and design
• Prepare site civil proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee
• Some regional/national travel will be expected

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD Civil3D, StormWise, WaterCAD and other civil engineering software as appropriate
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment;
• Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members;
• Strong knowledge of modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, etc.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm;
• Experience with the direct supervision of multiple staff members
• Design experience with site development projects in the following areas: site layout (ordinance review and vehicle turning movements), grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and site utility design (sanitary, gas, fire/domestic water, electrical/communication).
• Extensive knowledge in Civil 3D and other site civil design software
• Site development permitting experience including the ability to research ordinance and regulatory requirements, develop plans within local permitting requirements, coordinate with permitting review agencies, and successfully obtain all site development permits required to commence construction.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must