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Department Manager - Civil/Site

Brentwood, TNOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Civil Engineering
  • Site Development
  • Land Development
  • Project Management
  • People Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Delegation
  • Accountability
  • Professional Licensure

Nice to have

  • Marketing Program Development
  • Technical Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Evaluation

Role summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Land Development Department Manager for their Civil/Site team in Nashville, TN. This role involves leading and mentoring the team, managing project direction, and ensuring the quality and profitability of technical products. Responsibilities include establishing long-range objectives, developing marketing programs, managing staff activities, and evaluating employee performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, 12+ years of related experience, and professional licensure, with demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and delegation skills.

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a dynamic Land Development Department Manager to lead and elevate our Civil/Site Land Development team in Nashville, TN. In this role, you’ll guide project direction, mentor top-tier talent, and shape the future of our discipline while driving impactful work across the region. Our office is located in Brentwood, TN.

Join our Civil/Site team and grow your career alongside industry leaders. From major warehousing complexes and cutting-edge sports arenas to residential communities and vibrant mixed-use developments, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver projects that move cities forward. At Colliers Engineering & Design, your success accelerates here!


Responsibilities

  • Reviews and manages operations to ensure the quality of the technical products.
  • Establishes effective long-range objectives, goals, and plans for assigned team.
  • Provides technical and management leadership to the assigned team.
  • Develops marketing program in conjunction with discipline goals.
  • Advises and assists professionals in other groups when expert knowledge and expertise is required.
  • Manages activities so an adequate profit is earned on all projects.
  • Reviews monthly productivity and man-hour utilization-rates, reports and makes adjustments as needed.
  • Assigns projects to staff and schedules work.
  • Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.
  • Oversees assigned staff development and advancement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 12+ years in related field.
  • Professional licensure in area of expertise.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership across large groups of employees.

  • Strategic thinking.

  • Effective delegation skills.

  • Collaboration.

  • Ability to hold others accountable.

  • Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.


This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.


We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.


Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

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