Office Director - Senior Civil Engineer

Toole Design Group • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Toole Design, we're leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We're looking for an experienced leader with a multimodal transportation background to join our Los Angeles, CA team, as the Office Director. If you're an experienced civil engineer who has a knack for big-picture strategy, building and leading talented teams, winning meaningful work, exceeding client expectations, and mentoring the next generation of professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• A passion for working with a dynamic and diverse team, and an inclusive approach to achieving success
• A degree in civil engineering, or a very strong technical understanding of the Architecture and Engineering industry
• A minimum of 12 years of experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a consulting firm or similar
• Recent experience in and active relationships with Los Angeles-area public sector agencies
• Experience managing staff
• Experience pursuing and winning work that is competitively bid
• Experience solving problems, providing a high level of client service, and helping others navigate tricky situations

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about transforming communities through multimodal transportation and sustainable design
• Communicate effectively
• Think entrepreneurially
• Push the practice forward
• Collaborate across disciplines
• Mentor and motivate diverse teams
• Consistently deliver high-quality, on-time, on-budget work with strong analytical judgment

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team of professionals and serve as a key liaison with company leadership and external partners.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and strong team morale while maintaining a productive, collaborative work environment.
• Play an active role in managing and overseeing projects.
• Pursue and win work that makes a meaningful impact on communities.
• Ensure your team consistently delivers high-quality, equity-centered projects.
• Have an active role in mentoring and recruiting staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the region and nationwide.
• Shape and strengthen our practice with strong support from operations teams and company leadership.

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
• A hybrid schedule with shared team days in office, Tues/Wed/Thurs
• 8 paid holidays
• at least 20 days PTO accrual annually
• Competitive salary
• excellent benefits
• transportation perks
• Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
• Employee-ownership, so we all share in the success we build together—and the financial security that comes with it

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree