Posted 20 days ago

Director, Civil Engineering

DenverHybrid

AI Summary

Leads the Civil Engineering group at Ware Malcomb, overseeing finances, business development, project delivery, and staff management to drive growth and profitability in the Denver market.

About this role

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

The Director is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team responsible for leading engineering, growth, revenue, profitability, staff management, and client relationships for the local market. Your role involves fostering a positive, team-oriented environment and ensuring the achievement of our business objectives. This includes spearheading the growth of our Civil Engineering group by enhancing project delivery, meeting financial targets, mentoring existing team members, and expanding our practice.

Your Role

Oversee finances, business development, operations, and team member management of the group.

Take overall responsibility for ensuring all proposals and contracts (client and consultant) are in place.

Review and sign off on all project budget reports before contract execution.

Be responsible for the group's organizational charts and conduct a continuous review of office forecasts, financials, and current/future staffing needs with the Region's Operations Manager.

Overall responsibility for the operations of the group, in collaboration with the Operations Manager.

Ensure the positive culture, morale, and general wellbeing of the team.

Review monthly project revenue projections and provide necessary weekly updates.

Prepare a monthly business report and participate in monthly meetings.

Responsible for business development and client relationships to increase market share and win work.

Attend business development and networking functions. Set up regular networking meetings with clients, developers, municipalities, and industry contacts.

Utilize Ware Malcomb CRM system to track all business development activity.

Review group workload scheduling. Attend scheduling meetings.

Proactively manage any/all project liability issues.

Stay connected to the team with recurring scheduled meetings and communication.

Collaborate with the Ware Malcomb Talent Acquisition team to recruit new team members.

10+ years of commercial and residential land development project experience

Prior experience leading an office, studio, department, or engineering practice

Business development experience

Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market

Proposals experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred

Excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills

Ability to lead and foster a team environment

Skills

Business DevelopmentCivil EngineeringClient Relationship ManagementContractsCRM SystemFinancial ReportingPE LicenseProject Budget ReportsProject Liability ManagementProposalsStaff ManagementWorkload Scheduling