Senior Manager, Civil Engineering - (PE)

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Civil Engineering, leads the execution of complex real estate and infrastructure projects by overseeing design, permitting, and site planning processes. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, manages external consultants, and drives cost-effective solutions while resolving technical challenges. The position fosters a collaborative team environment through coaching and development, promotes adherence to company policies and ethics, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. By aligning engineering strategies with business objectives, this role contributes to delivering high-quality, efficient projects that meet operational and customer needs. About the team: The team supports Walmart Real Estate by managing civil engineering projects focused on efficient site planning and design. They oversee external consultants, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and drive cost-effective solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to continuous improvement, the team addresses complex construction challenges and advances best practices in civil engineering design. Members collaborate to deliver high-quality results aligned with business objectives, fostering a professional environment that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and operational excellence throughout all real estate development initiatives.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Engineer.
Extensive experience in civil engineering design, project management, and site planning within complex real estate development environments.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Strong expertise in cost containment strategies, including identifying inefficiencies and recommending design alternatives.
Demonstrated skill in managing external consultants, ensuring compliance with codes, and overseeing project deliverables and timelines.
Ability to resolve complex construction and design issues while maintaining alignment with company standards and operational goals.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field and 3 years’ experience in real estate development, engineering or architectural design, construction management, project management, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in real estate development, engineering or architectural design, construction management, project management, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Construction - Commercial
Professional license in Architecture
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, setting priorities, and removing barriers to performance.
Champion company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, fostering a culture of belonging and compliance.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current plans and initiatives, consult with stakeholders, and apply suggestions for improvement to ensure business needs are met.
Oversee external civil engineering consultants by establishing deliverables and timelines, ensuring documentation accuracy, and reviewing compliance with Walmart’s standards and specifications.
Manage the civil design process for real estate initiatives, coordinate with consultants and legal partners, resolve design and construction issues, and review design changes.
Establish best practices to ensure cost containment, identify inefficiencies, and recommend alternatives to improve site layout and budget.
Direct site planning, technical due diligence, and site entitlement for real estate development, managing consulting firms and navigating permitting processes.
Govern civil engineering design development and implementation, including systematic audits and oversight of site plans.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit program (for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities). Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.