Vice President Site/Civil Engineering Practice Lead at The LiRo Group – New York, New York

Vice President Site/Civil Engineering Practice Lead

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2025-3174
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Civil/Structural Engineering
The LiRo Group

Overview

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vice President – Site/Civil Engineering Practice Lead to join our team in our New York, NY or Mineola, NY office. The Vice President will play a crucial role in leading the growth of the practice and the delivery of projects involving site layout and civil engineering design and planning, ensuring their successful completion while adhering to quality standards, safety protocols, and project timelines. This is a senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area for LiRo-Hill while working alongside a talented, collaborative, and motivated team.

At LiRo-Hill, we pride ourselves on being an Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions firm. Ranked among the nation’s top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, we have over 1,100 employees across the Northeast and are part of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), a 7,000+ person, employee-owned family of companies that includes Hill International and GEI Consultants. GISI’s network expands our market reach and capabilities, opening the door to exciting opportunities and synergies for our teams.

We are committed to delivering excellence for our clients while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our people. Our mission is to be the “go-to” firm in our areas of specialty—trusted advisers on the most challenging and rewarding projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Leadership

• Lead and grow LiRo-Hill’s Site/Civil Engineering practice across our regions of operation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal, private, and institutional clients.
• Proactively engage in business development, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop local engineering staff to achieve both technical and professional growth.
• Oversee staffing plans, project assignments, and performance reviews.
• Track and manage project financial performance and revenue projections on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Represent LiRo-Hill at industry conferences, professional associations, and client events.

Technical

Oversee a wide range of civil engineering analysis and design tasks including:
zoning analysis, site planning, stormwater management, utility layout, transportation planning/design, parking layout, vehicle maneuvering analysis, roadway/pavement/grading design, and site utility replacement.

Lead coordination and presentations with local municipalities, utilities, environmental agencies, and town/county planning boards.

Conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.

Supervise the preparation of project plans, design calculations, and specifications, ensuring coordination with other design disciplines.

Perform QA/QC reviews of design documents and bid packages.

Provide technical guidance and problem-solving during construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree a plus)
• 14+ years of progressive experience in site and civil engineering
• New York Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proven leadership in delivering projects for DOT/DPW/Highway Departments and large local municipalities
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to guide, delegate, and mentor engineering and drafting staff
• Deep understanding of local code and permitting requirements
• Track record of winning and delivering work through strong client relationships
• Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines

We are committed to your success, and we invest in your growth and development to unlock your full potential.

Competitive Total Compensation PackageEmployee- Only Stock Purchase PlanMentoring programsContinuing Education ProgramEmployee referral bonusVolunteer/Industry association opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in professional associations and community impact initiatives
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation

Our Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment

Compensation: Minimum: $195,000; Maximum: $250,000. The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on the individual candidate's qualifications and location.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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