Civil Engineering Director - Land Development

About This Role

Lead the civil engineering practice in the Ohio River Valley Region, focusing on private and public land development projects. This role involves client management, business development, and contributing to GAI's growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and client management for existing and new strategic clients
• Support and execute GAI’s multi-disciplined efforts in the greater Ohio River Valley Region with other senior leadership
• Work with technical and proposal staff to develop responses for cost proposals, RFPs, and RFQs
• Work with project managers to develop project management plans for effective management of project deliverables, budget, and schedule control
• Negotiate or assist with negotiating contracts
• Assist with annual strategic and tactical planning for the market and company
• Contribute to GAI's public profile by actively participating in leadership roles in the community and/or professional organizations
• Support plan preparation, scope compliance, and scheduling of tasks
• Review and approve local agencies such as Cities, Counties, and Authorities
• Prepare weekly updates to backlog and manpower reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an Accredited Institution
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Indiana or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Capable of sales to support team
• Knowledge of civil drainage, grading, and utilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Institution (B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Civil Engineering, with 5 in the local market preferred

Nice to Have

• 5 years of experience in the local market
• Master's Degree in Engineering

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits