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Department Manager Civil and Environmental Engineering

Solvenow Inc.


Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Provide leadership to the team and strategic guidance for the overall department.

Identify pursue and win civil/environmental engineering opportunities that align with regional and national strategies with a focus on construction and EPC opportunities.

Lead and support teams in business development including go-no-go discussions contract and risk review process proposal development interview preparation and overall capture planning.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients.

Stay informed on market drivers client needs regulatory changes and emerging trends and promote thought leadership through industry presentations associations etc.

Serve as the technical and strategic advisor for project teams reviewing key deliverables and guiding technical approaches.

Monitor and manage the allocation of staff resources to projects for successful execution and meeting department goals and metrics.

Manage department financials with a focus on maintaining profitability and meeting business plan goals/metrics.

Lead and manage projects overseeing scope schedule budget and quality to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations.

Commit to safety being the number one priority and follow and promote clients Live Safer approach

Mentor and manage staff from assistant engineers to senior Project Managers and Section Managers with a focus on career and skill development work direction and knowledge sharing.

Responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent and conducting performance reviews of staff.

Work collaboratively with department managers across the global practice and other regional offices.

Prepare and present department updates to leadership.

Participate in annual business planning process and establish goals for the regional Civil/Environmental Engineering practice.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Construction or related discipline.

Minimum 7 years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience including project management responsibilities.

Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.

Demonstrated experience leading civil/environmental engineering projects and project teams across various markets (industrial utilities state/local government etc.)

Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence lead and manage change.

Understanding of regional permitting frameworks environmental regulations and compliance programs.

Strong skills in client engagement project delivery and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Exceptional communication coordination and problem-solving capabilities.

Professional Engineer (PE) registration (preferred).

Proven business development track record including client relationships within the Upper Midwest region.

Experience directing environmental consulting teams and collaborating with construction project managers project controls scheduling construction managers etc.

Experience managing environmental multi-disciplinary Design-Build projects is a plus.