Office Manager

Harrisonburg, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Office Manager / Civil Engineer / Team Leader will manage a 15-person office including civil site engineers in-house land surveyors and administrative personnel. The role combines technical leadership staff management and business operations to ensure high-quality service delivery profitable operations and a positive office culture and environment.

Key responsibilities

Lead mentor and manage a team of approximately 15 staff including engineers surveyors and administrative personnel.
Oversee all civil site engineering operations for the Harrisonburg office ensuring quality efficiency and adherence to design schedules and budgets.
Provide technical oversight and guidance on land development projects including rezonings conceptual planning site layout grading utilities stormwater management and related civil design.
Oversee the work of the Survey Manager providing in-house land surveying activities to support design and entitlement efforts.
Manage office financials providing fee proposals budgeting forecasting invoicing resource planning and performance tracking.
Serve as a key member of the companys Operations Management Team contributing to firm-wide planning process improvements and strategic initiatives.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships including regular client communication and responsiveness.
Lead business development efforts for the office including identifying opportunities networking and expanding client relationships.
Prepare and review proposals scopes of work and fee estimates for land development and related civil engineering projects and services.
Oversee contract administration including negotiation support compliance with contract requirements and management of subconsultants as needed.
Review and approve technical deliverables such as reports plans calculations and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality.
Promote a positive and collaborative office culture.

Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain reciprocity in Virginia within a reasonable timeframe.
Significant experience (typically 8 years) in civil/site land development design and project management.
Demonstrated experience leading teams or managing an engineering group office or practice area.
Proven track record in client development proposal preparation and successful project delivery.
Strong understanding of project financials budgeting and resource management.
Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with higher-level strategic and operational responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

Lead mentor and manage a team of approximately 15 staff including engineers surveyors and administrative personnel.
Oversee all civil site engineering operations for the Harrisonburg office ensuring quality efficiency and adherence to design schedules and budgets.
Provide technical oversight and guidance on land development projects including rezonings conceptual planning site layout grading utilities stormwater management and related civil design.
Oversee the work of the Survey Manager providing in-house land surveying activities to support design and entitlement efforts.
Manage office financials providing fee proposals budgeting forecasting invoicing resource planning and performance tracking.
Serve as a key member of the companys Operations Management Team contributing to firm-wide planning process improvements and strategic initiatives.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships including regular client communication and responsiveness.
Lead business development efforts for the office including identifying opportunities networking and expanding client relationships.
Prepare and review proposals scopes of work and fee estimates for land development and related civil engineering projects and services.
Oversee contract administration including negotiation support compliance with contract requirements and management of subconsultants as needed.
Review and approve technical deliverables such as reports plans calculations and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality.
Promote a positive and collaborative office culture.

Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain reciprocity in Virginia within a reasonable timeframe.
Significant experience (typically 8 years) in civil/site land development design and project management.
Demonstrated experience leading teams or managing an engineering group office or practice area.
Proven track record in client development proposal preparation and successful project delivery.
Strong understanding of project financials budgeting and resource management.
Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with higher-level strategic and operational responsibilities.