Site Civil Engineering Director

US$175000 - US$250000 per annum + Package

PermanentEngineeringHybridJacksonville, Florida
Harper Harrison are proud to be working with a forward-thinking and respected engineering and consulting firm with a national footprint. This client is redefining how infrastructure projects are imagined, planned, and delivered. With a collaborative team of engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and other design professionals, this company blends technical expertise with visionary thinking to help clients achieve sustainable, high-impact results. If you're ready to lead transformative projects and shape the future of civil engineering, this offers the platform and support to make that vision a reality.

Opportunity Overview:
This client is actively seeking a seasoned Engineering Director to join their Community Infrastructure group. This senior leadership role focuses on expanding commercial development services nationally. The successful candidate will bring a strong record of delivering civil engineering projects, particularly within the private commercial sector, and possess the strategic mindset needed to drive business growth and client engagement.

What You'll Do:
* Serve as a trusted leader and technical expert within the community infrastructure group, providing high-level oversight on design, permitting, and project delivery
* Play a pivotal role in client relationship management and business strategy, identifying opportunities to expand commercial services and building key partnerships
* Direct and mentor a team of engineers and project managers, ensuring project execution meets quality, schedule, and financial targets
* Contribute to the long-term growth of the practice through thought leadership, cross-discipline collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts
* Maintain close involvement in proposal development, contract negotiation, and project planning

Key Qualifications:
* More than 15 years of hands-on experience managing civil engineering projects for commercial developments
* Proven success working with private-sector clients across multiple states
* Experience navigating permitting and regulatory processes; familiarity with scope management and design oversight
* Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
* Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to coach teams and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Technical & Strategic Leadership:
* Regularly consults on large-scale or specialized projects, offering creative and pragmatic solutions
* Understands how to align engineering practices with sustainable and system-wide performance goals
* Develops strategies to mitigate risks and keep complex projects on track
* Guides strategic staff development initiatives to build expertise across the team

Some of the perks include:
* Competitive compensation aligned with market standards
* A full suite of benefits - including medical, dental, and vision-available within your first month
* Paid leave programs for maternity, paternity, and adoption
* Generous PTO plan plus seven paid holidays
* 401(k) with company match
* Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support

If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply below.


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