Director of Civil Engineering at W & A Engineering, LLC – Athens, Georgia

W&A Engineering is a growing, multidisciplinary firm offering civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and program management with offices across the Southeast. Known for our innovative design, efficient engineering, and professional service, W&A is the trusted partner of community leaders and developers driving sustainable growth throughout the United States. We are seeking a Director of Civil to oversee our civil department in Athens, GA. This professional must have experience within the civil site design industry and be able to lead a team of engineers in addition to driving business within the market. From working with clients and across company departments to site visits to producing plans, you’ll be involved in many aspects of the land development process.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Establish goals and objectives for the department that align with the company’s overall mission statement

Lead and motivate a team of employees to achieve department goals

Plan and coordinate the overall work of the department

Oversee department and ensure that goals and objectives are met

Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

Provide staff training, development, and mentoring as needed

Participate in budget development and allocation of funds to ensure that departmental needs are met

Guide managers on implementing company initiatives and policies

Review and approve employee PTO requests, timesheets, and project billing

Create and implement SOPs that enhance production and the QA/QC process

Assess and report department progress to Leadership

Overall responsibility for progress and timeliness of projects

Review project reports to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget

Analyze department utilization and profitability

Participate in the proposal writing process

Actively participate in contract review and approval process

Allocate departmental resources to optimize productivity and ROI

Maintain awareness of industry and market trends

Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices

Company representative in networking, professional groups, and the community

Responsible for client satisfaction, management, and growth

Continue to develop professionally by maintaining technical proficiency, expanding licensure footprint, and participating in continuing education opportunities

Mitigate risk in the department

Lead and participate in EOS meetings and process

Billing/invoicing & collections

Work with HR to recruit additional staff as needed

Skills:

Aligns with company values: Committed, Accountable, Resourceful, Expanding, and Socially Responsible

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent managerial, supervisory, and leadership skills

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Extensive technical knowledge of discipline

Strong understanding of industry standards, business operations, and regulatory requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, acceptance of feedback, and conflict resolution

Ability to have difficult conversations

Willing to accept & facilitate change

Open-minded and Inclusive

Promotes a growth mindset and adaptability

Demonstrates awareness and empathy in a positive manner

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

Benefits Include:

Competitive PayHealth insurance: medical, dental, and visionLife insuranceRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with up to 4% company matchingShort Term DisabilityPaid Holidays and Paid Time OffEmployee referral bonusGenerous parental leave policies

At W&A Engineering we are Committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community. These values are at the core of who we are and central to our mission. We will hold ourselves Accountable in creating an environment that celebrates difference; we recognize that our differences are what makes us Resourceful, innovative, and ultimately stronger. We know that to Expand, attract and retain the best talent we must create a workplace where employees can be their authentic selves and know that their contributions are valued. We will strive to always be Socially Responsible and actively work to provide a safe space for respectfulness, equality, and “radical” candor.