Site Civil Engineering Section Manager

Job Overview HDR is looking for a Site Civil Engineering Section Manager to join our Building Engineering Services Team in the Georgia/Alabama area. This individual will be the senior leader and mentor within our Site Civil Design Group, responsible for managing and building a design production team. Staff management responsibilities include managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment.

In addition to staff management responsibilities, the Site Civil Engineering Section Manager will function as a technical lead on site development projects, coordinate with other disciplines across HDR, and lead the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, and review shop drawings during construction. The role involves direct interaction with external clients, internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR, and requires helping implement, monitor, and support company policies. Responsibilities Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development, and training.

Lead and mentor civil staff. Manage workflow and utilization, quality control, and foster a team environment. Serve as a technical lead on site development projects and coordinate with other disciplines across HDR.

Be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR. Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in site civil planning and design. Prepare site civil proposals, including scope development and estimating hours/fee.

Travel regionally or nationally as expected. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Minimum of 10 years experience in site development and civil design.

Design experience with site development projects, including site layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site utility design. Extensive knowledge in Civil 3D and other site civil design software. Experience with site development permitting, including research of ordinance, coordination with permitting review agencies, and obtaining necessary permits.

Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role. Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Good leadership and organizational skills. Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture. Preferred Qualifications MS or MSCE degree in Civil Engineering.

PE license. Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm. Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills.

Strong operating knowledge of Civil 3D. Strong knowledge of modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, etc. Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members.

Local candidates preferred. Location Primary Location: United States-Georgia-Atlanta. Other Locations: United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Alabama-Birmingham. #J-18808-Ljbffr