Civil Engineering Department Manager

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly-skilled, outgoing, self-motivated  Civil Engineer Department Manager with at least 10 years of experience to lead the civil engineering department in the Downtown Los Angeles office.

This role offers the opportunity to manage projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to the strategic growth of the Downtown LA office.  The Civil Engineering Department Manager will oversee the operations, business development, and project execution for the civil engineering department. This role involves technical leadership, staff development, and client relationship management to ensure high-quality project delivery and team performance. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Oversee workload distribution, staffing decisions, and employee performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Manage civil engineering projects from inception to completion, maintaining quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for designs, reports, and deliverables.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in civil engineering design, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, and key stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and project scope discussions.
• Develop and manage department budgets, revenue forecasts, and financial performance.
• Oversee efficient resource allocation and utilization within the department.
• Monitor project profitability and implement process improvements as needed.

Applicants must be well versed in all aspects of civil engineering land development, including project management, multidiscipline coordination, site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, low impact design, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Experience with public utility project and/or Los Angeles experience will be looked upon favorably. 

The successful individual will be assisting our business development team and other discipline leads in developing technical proposals, and take a proactive lead role in marketing clients.  You must be able to market team capabilities as well as perform technical design and consulting services to a high level of satisfaction to a diverse group of clients.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $140,000 - $170,000 annually
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of U.S. professional experience (California preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• California Civil Engineer PE registration required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Strong project management skills are required
• Client management skills are required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, and AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience collaborating with local architectural/engineering community is a strong plus
• Experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft office and other software is a plus
• Experience designing public utilities is a strong plus
• Experience serving as a prime consultant is a plus
• Business development experience
• Experience with zoning entitlements and permit procurement is a plus
• Ability to work with counterparts in other Coffman offices