TRC Companies-posted 3 months ago
$130,000 - $170,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Richmond, VA
Administrative and Support Services

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer/Area Manager to join our growing Design Management Services team in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have experience in site design/land development, stormwater management, grading, drainage, and utility design. This position has the unique ability to partner with and learn from some of the best engineers, project managers, and other technical staff in the industry. Our Civil engineers are part of a site development team where they will design improvements including site layout, utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management for a wide range of private and public clients throughout Virginia. The Principal Engineer/Area Manager role is vital in driving sustainable growth for the Firm and the Infrastructure Sector by supporting business development growth and by providing collaborative leadership needed in each of our main regions. Work with other Division Managers and Senior Leadership to support and enhance business development, improve communication between offices and divisions, and maintain a work environment that drives the Firm's culture and values. The Firm's goal is to grow our volume of work, grow dedicated regional staffing, instill our commitment to exceptional client service, enhance standardization of practices, and maintain one culture.

  • Oversee a team of four (4) to eight (8) Professional Engineers, Engineers-in-Training (EITs), and Designers
  • Be responsible for staff development, mentoring, coaching, and leading the technical, management and financial success of the group
  • Be involved in leading Civil Engineering related project aspects including studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates and participate in client meetings
  • Projects may include planning, modeling, designing, and managing land development projects and components including grading, earthwork, erosion/sedimentation control, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadways, and other miscellaneous design elements
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
  • Assist the Business Development staff in business development opportunities while promoting the company to maintain and grow existing client accounts and capture new clients
  • Improve client management by supporting a more streamlined communication system for clients to make sure opportunities, proposals, and projects have been addressed responsively and with the proper delegation of staff
  • Understand staff needs and client requirements to develop an effective high-quality culture
  • Drive the Firm's Vision, Values, and Culture
  • Identify potential issues that may need to be addressed with the Division Managers and Senior Leadership
  • Monitor office financial metrics and performance expectations
  • BS or MS in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineering License in Virginia; or the ability to become licensed within three (3) months
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in municipal, state, or land development engineering as a Senior Client Manager and Senior Project Manager
  • Experienced with proposal development, client presentations, and relationship development
  • Mentoring and staff development capabilities
  • Business Development experience
  • Conscientious and responsible
  • Outstanding communication skills and ability to create a cohesive environment
  • Demonstrated success in achieving scope, schedule, and budget goals
  • Excellent leadership skills and/or Proven leadership in the region
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year)
  • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
  • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence
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