Director of Site-Civil Engineering

Trilon Group•Virginia Beach, VA

8d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is seeking an entrepreneurial engineering leader to establish and grow its Site-Civil Engineering practice in the Virginia Beach market. This role emphasizes business development, market expansion, and building relationships to establish RDA as a trusted partner in the Hampton Roads region. While business development is the initial focus, the position will evolve to include building and leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional work as new projects are secured. The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to shape a market, develop long-term client partnerships, and build a team from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in site-civil engineering.
Demonstrated success developing client relationships and winning new work.
Experience managing land development and site-civil engineering projects.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growing a business and developing people.

Nice To Haves

Established professional network within the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads market preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the growth of RDA's Site-Civil practice throughout the Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads region.
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with private and public sector clients.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, municipalities, architects, contractors, and industry partners.
Represent RDA at industry organizations, networking events, conferences, and client meetings.
Develop strategic growth initiatives that expand RDA's presence and market share.
Partner with company leadership to establish annual growth goals and business development strategies.
Prepare proposals, participate in interviews, and lead project pursuits.
Serve as the local leader and face of the Site-Civil practice in Virginia Beach.
Collaborate with existing RDA engineering teams to leverage technical expertise while the local practice grows.
Develop staffing plans based on project backlog and anticipated growth.
Recruit, hire, mentor, and build a local engineering team as workload increases.
Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and people-first culture.
Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on site development projects.
Support project planning, scope development, budgeting, and client management.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across RDA offices.
Maintain a high standard of technical excellence and client satisfaction.