Position SummaryOversee the strategic growth, financial performance, and operational success of the department at the local level.Drive business development initiatives to expand market presence and secure new client opportunities .Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff, ensuring high performance and professional development.Develop and implement departmental budgets, resource allocation, and staffing plans to meet project demands.Serve as a key technical advisor, providing expertise to project managers and ensuring quality standards.Collaborate with office managers and practice leaders to align departmental goals with company objectives.Lead proposal development efforts to win new projects and maintain strong client relationships.Foster a positive and productive work environment through effective leadership and performance management.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesCoordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.Establish and grow market presence in the area through marketing and business development.Manage financial budget for the department and allocate resources accordingly.Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff.Establish resource staffing needs for the section.Interview and hire staff for the section.Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers.Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management.Required ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.Professional Engineer License.10+ years' experience in a specialized discipline.Project management and business development experience.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Preferred ExperienceExperience working with local clients at the county and state level.Supervisory experience.Working ConditionsWork is performed in a general office environment.Work is generally sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking.Lighting and temperature are adequate with no hazardous conditions.MUST HAVEBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.Professional Engineer License of KY State.10+ years' experience in a specialized discipline of civil engineering.Project management and business development experience.Proficient in Microsoft Office.NICE TO HAVEExperience working with local clients at the county and state level.Supervisory experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr