Director of Site-Civil Engineering

Department: Community Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Description

Here at RDA, we are looking for an experienced engineer ready to lead the strategic vision for the Site-Civil engineering division—guiding multiple teams through land development, infrastructure design, permitting, and project delivery. You'll ensure timely, cost-effective, technically sound solutions that align with evolving local standards and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage site-civil engineering team
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team
• Oversee planning, permitting, design, and execution of site, subdivision, and infrastructure projects.
• Provide quality control and strategize responses to development plan comments.
• Drive business development efforts by nurturing relationships with new and existing clients (public and private).
• Lead proposal development and position the firm for market expansion across Virginia Beach and beyond.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across design review and permitting phases.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, requests for information, and change orders.
• Ensure project accuracy, budget adherence, schedule compliance, and alignment with local regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of 10 years in civil/site development, permitting, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills – able to articulate detailed engineering concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Business development acumen, including proposal writing and client management.
• Knowledge of Virginia’s permitting landscape, site development standards, and municipal jurisdictions is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental Leave

RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
 
Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered. 

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