Department Manager - Civil/Site

Colliers Engineering & Design•Southlake, TX

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Civil/Site team within the growing Dallas–Fort Worth market. This leadership role will oversee all professional, technical, managerial, marketing, administrative, and financial functions of the Civil/Site Department, with a primary focus on residential, but also commercial and industrial land development projects. The Department Manager will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and supporting the needs of Department Managers, Project Managers, technical staff, and cross-functional partners. This individual will play a key role in resource management, client development, project oversight, and team leadership—ensuring that services are delivered effectively and profitably in alignment with company goals. This position offers flexibility in work location and may be based out of either our Southlake, TX or Addison, TX office. Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
12+ years of relevant experience required.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analyses, grading and other site development related designs.
Familiarity with the use and capability of Civil 3D.
Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Construction oversight experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Land Development Plan, Stormwater Management, Water and Sanitary Sewer, and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design.
Managing multiple projects and workload with competing deadlines.
Quality Control.
Regulatory agency permitting.
Proposal scope and budget preparation.
Financial Management including invoice preparation and accounts receivable.
Project Scheduling.
Client management.
Mentoring and training staff.
Other project duties as assigned.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.