Municipal Civil Engineering Director

Overview

HYBRID Director of Civil Engineering for our client in the Trenton, NJ area. This is a working hands-on role, not just personnel management, within the Municipal and Land Development Engineering divisions. Salary range is $160k – $190k.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary civil engineering team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for infrastructure development and improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Project Oversight
• Oversee the design and execution of civil engineering projects including roads, bridges, water systems, and site development.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Compliance & Standards
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain and enforce safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Team Development
• Mentor and develop engineering staff through training, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a key liaison with clients, government agencies, contractors, and internal departments.
• Present project updates and technical information to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Municipality experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with at least 10 years in a leadership/management role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance are offered with this full-time direct hire role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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