Chief Engineer

Nashville, TNOnsiteFull TimeChief / ExecutivePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer
P.E. license
Tennessee
10+ years
civil design
project management
construction management
transportation
stormwater

Nice to have

M.S. in Civil Engineering
public infrastructure
GIS-centric
asset data collection
maintenance program

Role summary

Collier Engineering is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and over 10 years of experience in civil design, project management, construction management, transportation, stormwater, and/or site development. This role provides company-wide technical leadership, guides engineering staff, oversees project delivery, supports business development, and manages client relationships. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams, reviewing technical documents, and ensuring successful project execution across various civil engineering disciplines. Proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, or MicroStation is required.

Collier Engineering is hiring for a Chief Engineer to lead the company's engineering and design functions: Collier Engineering is a family-owned, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that has been a member of the local engineering community for over 40 years. We are seeking an experienced Professional Engineer with an extensive background in civil design, project management, construction management, transportation, stormwater and/or site development projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing multidisciplinary staff, multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously. This position will provide company-wide technical leadership, guide engineering staff, oversee project delivery, support business development, and represent Collier Engineering with public and private clients. Chief Engineer Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering and design staff across multiple disciplines and projects.
Manage and oversee multiple public and private projects, including technical scope, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project status reporting.
Review engineering plans, design documents, specifications, technical computations, and proposed design or schedule changes prepared by internal staff and outside consultants.
Communicate regularly with engineering staff, private developers, government clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders to interpret needs and requirements.
Provide project leadership and mentorship to junior staff and assist with hiring and management of engineering staff as needed.
Maintain and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new project and business development opportunities.
Oversee or support transportation, public infrastructure, site development, stormwater, GIS-centric, asset data collection, and associated maintenance program projects.
Review construction documents, including demolition plans, layout plans, erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management, utilities, site details, transportation improvements, and project cost estimates/analysis.
Maintain a working knowledge of CAD platforms, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads and/or MicroStation.
Represent Collier Engineering professionally with clients, contractors, public officials, and the general public.

Chief Engineer Required Experience:

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Tennessee.
10+ years of relevant civil engineering experience, including public infrastructure, transportation, site development and/or stormwater projects.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary staff, multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
Experience with transportation projects and TDOT regulations or similar public-sector requirements.
Strong background in project management, civil design, and construction management.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads and/or MicroStation software packages.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to handle simultaneously occurring tasks.
Valid Driver's License. Must qualify under company auto insurance program.

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