Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Construction \& Engineering Operations

Lead Projects. Develop People. Drive Operational Excellence.

We are partnering with a growing construction organization seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations while supporting the successful execution of complex construction projects.

This is more than a traditional engineering management role.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical leader for the organization, overseeing engineering execution while partnering closely with operations, project management, estimating, procurement, and field leadership. You'll have the opportunity to influence project strategy, develop engineering talent, improve processes, and help shape the future direction of the engineering department.

If you enjoy leading people, solving technical challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers both visibility and long term growth.

About the Role

As the Engineering Manager, you'll oversee engineering activities from project planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client expectations, company standards, and regulatory requirements.

This position combines technical leadership, project oversight, resource management, and cross functional collaboration while serving as a key member of the leadership team.

What You'll Do

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineering professionals

• Establish performance expectations while supporting employee growth and development

• Allocate engineering resources across multiple active projects

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Project Execution

• Oversee engineering support throughout all phases of construction projects

• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation

• Coordinate engineering deliverables to support project schedules

• Manage RFIs, submittals, engineering revisions, and design clarifications

• Identify project risks and implement practical solutions

Technical Leadership

• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, and company quality expectations

• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation

• Provide technical guidance to project teams, field personnel, and leadership

• Evaluate value engineering opportunities that improve constructability, quality, and project performance

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Procurement, and Operations

• Collaborate with owners, architects, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors

• Participate in project planning meetings, scheduling sessions, and client presentations

Process Improvement

• Develop engineering standards and best practices

• Improve engineering workflows and document control processes

• Implement technology solutions that improve efficiency and collaboration

• Monitor engineering performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Resource \& Financial Management

• Support engineering staffing and workforce planning

• Monitor engineering productivity and resource utilization

• Assist with project budgeting through design optimization and value engineering initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline

• Seven or more years of progressive engineering or construction experience

• Three or more years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience

• Experience supporting multiple commercial, industrial, civil, or infrastructure projects

• Strong understanding of construction methods, project sequencing, scheduling, and project delivery

Preferred

• Professional Engineer license

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Background supporting design build or construction management projects

• Experience improving engineering processes and operational efficiency

Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• Procore

• Autodesk Construction Cloud

• Primavera P6

• Microsoft Project

• Bluebeam

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is more than a technical expert. They're a leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and partnering with operations to solve complex project challenges.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities

• Sound engineering judgment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Strategic thinking and problem solving

• High accountability and ownership

• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence projects, mentor engineering talent, and help shape the future of a growing organization.

Highlights include:

• Leadership position with significant organizational impact

• Opportunity to build and develop a high performing engineering team

• Diverse and technically challenging construction projects

• Collaborative leadership environment

• Strong cross functional exposure

• Long term career growth opportunities

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine engineering leadership with project execution while making a lasting impact on an organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.