Civil Engineer Manager

TOTH AND ASSOCIATES INC•Washington, DC

1d•$100,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

TOTH is seeking a Civil Engineer Manager to join our Civil Engineering Department. This position provides leadership and oversight for civil engineering projects, staff, and departmental operations. The Civil Engineer Manager is responsible for managing project execution, supporting business development efforts, mentoring and developing team members, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, demonstrated project management experience, and the ability to effectively lead and develop engineering staff. This position serves as a resource for project teams while helping drive department growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
7–14 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical staff.
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.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PE strongly preferred and may be required based on business needs.
Experience within an engineering consulting environment preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.