Engineering Manager

Toth And Associates • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Toth & Associates is seeking a Civil Engineer Manager to lead its Civil Engineering Department. The role provides leadership and oversight for civil engineering projects, staff, and departmental operations. The manager oversees project execution, supports business development, develops team members, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards. This position also serves as a resource to project teams and supports department growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

The position includes supervising and mentoring engineering and technical staff; managing civil engineering projects from planning and design through construction administration; providing technical review and guidance; monitoring project budgets, schedules, quality, and financial performance; and coordinating with clients and other stakeholders. The manager also supports client relationships, proposals, business development, department planning, resource forecasting, engineering standards, and continuous improvement.

Toth & Associates is a full-service consulting engineering firm serving utilities, municipalities, and other clients. The company describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, and offers professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates who apply directly to Toth may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, subject to applicable policies.

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.
• 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.
• Commitment to teamwork, employee development, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred; it may be required based on business needs.
• Experience within an engineering consulting environment.
• Established client relationships and business development experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Track record of developing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience supporting departmental growth and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering and technical staff, including providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Assist with 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 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 mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to project teams.
• Review and approve project deliverables before client submission.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and scope development.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and expansion of client relationships.
• Support business development, marketing, and networking initiatives, and represent the company at meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• Support department planning, resource forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Help establish and maintain 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
• 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid bonding leave
• Vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short-term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance
• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates applying directly to Toth, subject to applicable policies
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager