Civil Group Manager

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cranberry Township, PA

Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the successful execution of civil engineering and land development projects.
• Monitor project health, profitability, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction.
• Identify project risks and operational challenges and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably, and in compliance with company standards.
• Coach and support Project Managers to improve project execution and financial performance.
• Maintain direct involvement in key projects to ensure successful delivery and technical excellence.

• Provide technical expertise in the planning and design of site-civil and land development projects, including: 

1. Site layout and design
2. Grading and drainage
3. Utility infrastructure
4. Roadway design
5. Stormwater management
6. Erosion and sediment control
7. Permitting and entitlement processes

• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, design standards, and engineering best practices.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence throughout the group.
• Identify technical capability gaps and implement training, technology, or process improvements.

• Manage group workload, staffing, and utilization to support current and future project demands.
• Balance resources across projects and team members to maximize operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to forecast workload and staffing needs.
• Identify hiring needs and support recruitment efforts.
• Monitor project budgets, profitability, and financial performance metrics.
• Drive overall group utilization, efficiency, and profitability.

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives through networking, proposal preparation, interviews, presentations, and client meetings.
• Identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts and emerging markets.
• Collaborate with Market Leaders, Service Line Leaders, and Business Unit Leaders to support strategic growth objectives.
• Contribute to annual sales and revenue goals through active seller-doer engagement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, designers, and technical staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Participate in employee evaluations, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the group.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention efforts.

• Collaborate with leaders across offices, service lines, and business units to achieve company goals.
• Support MSG's strategic initiatives and operational objectives.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and resource sharing across the organization.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership consistent with MSG's values and culture.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, site development, land development, and permitting.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams.
• Strong understanding of land development design, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong business development, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!