Group Manager, Civil Engineering

In addition to running Taut Engineering, I work as a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams (KBJW), a multidiscipline architecture and engineering firm. KBJW is hiring a Group Manager of Civil Engineering for its office in Kettering, Ohio, in the Dayton area. The position is with KBJW. Taut Engineering is my own one person practice and is not hiring.

If you are interested, or you know someone who would be a good candidate, send me a resume. I will pass it directly to the people making the hiring decision, and I am glad to answer questions about the firm and the office before you decide whether to apply.

What the Group Manager Does

The Group Manager oversees engineering operations in the Kettering office. That includes allocating workload, training and supervising technical staff, and supporting their professional growth. The Group Manager also maintains existing client relationships, develops new ones, prepares proposals, and executes contracts, and is responsible for project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

• Communicate with clients, contractors, and jurisdictional authorities for the duration of each project.
• Supervise and review the work products of staff, including calculations and estimates, for technical quality and for adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Forecast workload, plan staffing, take part in selecting staff, and give performance feedback.
• Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects and monitor actual performance against them.
• Review project requirements, requests for proposals, and proposals.
• Manage multiple projects at different stages of development.
• Apply lessons learned from past projects to future estimates, and look for improved methods and procedures.
• Comply with state and federal regulations and limit legal exposure and liability for the firm.
• Collaborate with the other Group Managers and Directors across the firm's service sectors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer license
• Eight or more years of design experience related to site development
• Four or more years of experience managing technical staff
• Experience in business development and client interaction
• Comprehensive knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients

The work includes walking construction sites, climbing ladders, lifting 10 to 30 pounds, long periods at a computer, and occasional travel to offsite locations and meetings.

Compensation and Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing and bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

KBJW is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law. Reasonable accommodations are made for persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employment is contingent on a favorable background screening.

How to Be Referred

Email your resume to rick@tautengr.com with the subject line "Group Manager, Civil Engineering." A short note on your site development experience and the staff you have managed is helpful. You can also use the contact form and choose the job referral option.

I treat inquiries as confidential and do not share a resume with anyone outside KBJW's hiring process.