Director of Civil Site

Trilon Group•Jackson, MS

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Director of Civil/Site to lead and grow its civil/site practice. This role involves building upon an established team and expanding its function to support complex civil infrastructure projects. The Director will be responsible for providing direction, structure, and growth for the team, focusing on advancing technical capabilities, strengthening project delivery, and expanding the group’s presence. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, energized by growth, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact for clients, communities, and the internal team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE); (if not licensed in Mississippi, the ability to do so within six months).
Ten (10) + years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a focus on site development, land development, and/or civil infrastructure projects.
Proven experience leading and delivering site development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and coordination with architects, developers, and other design professionals.
Strong understanding of site development principles, including grading, drainage, utility coordination, and the ability to balance technical requirements with practical site constraints.
Experience leading and managing engineering teams, including staff development and coordination.
Successful track record in business development, including identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, and developing winning proposals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to clients, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects across multiple markets, including both public and private sector clients.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex project challenges.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for Waggoner’s Civil/Site practice, establishing a clear vision, structure, and growth strategy while expanding the discipline’s capabilities across site development, land development, and civil infrastructure projects.
Lead business development and growth of the Civil/Site practice, including identifying strategic opportunities, building and maintaining key client relationships, leading major pursuits, and positioning the firm as a trusted advisor to developers, architects, institutional clients, and public sector partners.
Oversee delivery of high-quality, technically sound projects, ensuring strong QA/QC, innovative solutions, and on-time, on-budget performance.
Mentor, motivate, and grow a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across multiple locations.
Manage discipline performance, including staffing, utilization, backlog, profitability, and resource planning.
Coordinate closely with leaders across Environmental, Planning, Water Resources, Transportation and other practices to support integrated project delivery, align resources, and advance strategic pursuits.