Civil Engineering Area Manager

We are looking for a dynamic civil engineering leader to drive business growth and team development in the Louisville regional market. The ideal candidate for this position will be a civil engineer with strong leadership capabilities. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in not only managing the Louisville office, but also spearheading our efforts to grow our team and expand our presence in the regional market. This position offers a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to make a significant impact on our organization's growth trajectory while perpetuating our core values and driving innovation and excellence in a multi-disciplinary Civil Engineering firm.

Additionally, this position offers significant growth opportunities as our company continues to expand and succeed. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our Louisville regional market, contributing to both business development and team excellence. If you are a driven civil engineering professional with a passion for leadership and growth, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; right-of-way engineering: and land acquisition & appraisal.   For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:   CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement   Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. Our work is intended to improve the quality of life for the people living and working in the communities we serve, including the lives of our employee-owners! This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Louisville office operations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with staff, discipline leaders, and senior management.
• Coordinate with discipline leaders, management, and corporate HR staff on personnel and staffing issues.
• Coordinate with discipline leaders and senior management to monitor workloads and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and business development staff to identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Manage relationships with agencies and consultants, maintaining strong, productive partnerships.
• Engage in business development and networking activities including representing the company at industry and other events.
• Play a key role in recruiting efforts, identifying key staffing needs and actively participating in the recruitment process.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities and relationships to drive regional growth.
• Promote our brand and services within the Louisville regional market.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of civil engineering professionals.
• Uphold and promote our positive workplace culture and corporate values.
• May selectively lead major or strategic projects and may serve as the primary Project Management representative to select clients.
• Provide or ensure QA/QC on local projects and may contribute to the production of select deliverables within your operational discipline/background.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required
• 12+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering
• Demonstrated networking and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Experience with project management and accounting software is helpful
• Exceptional organization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)