Civil Engineering Group Manager

Trilon Group

. Lead multiple civil engineering design teams in daily operations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading civil engineering design teams, managing project execution, and fostering client relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Proficient in mentoring staff and driving business development through effective proposal preparation and project management.

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Civil Engineering Team LeadershipProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProposal PreparationStormwater Management

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Hard Skills

Site LayoutGradingUtilitiesSWPPP PlansEngineering Plan ReviewCost EstimationFeasibility StudiesZoning AnalysesStormwater ModelingDetailed Engineering Plans

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementTechnical Excellence

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringLand DevelopmentSite DevelopmentCommercial Site DesignRegulatory ComplianceMultidisciplinary CoordinationBusiness DevelopmentClient RelationshipsConstruction AdministrationTechnical Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple civil engineering design teams in daily operations
Develop staffing needs and distribute work to level workload
Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, workload, utilization, and billable hours
Ensure strong client relationships
Identify additional staffing and training needs
Mentor staff while executing office and company growth plans
Prepare proposals and contracts and manage projects
Manage and deliver work tasks on time
Coordinate with surveying, environmental, geotechnical, structural, traffic, transportation, landscape architecture, funding strategies/grant writing, and construction administration teams
Oversee planning, design, and delivery of private development projects
Review and approve construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages
Oversee feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning analyses, stormwater modeling and design, and detailed engineering plans
Provide technical leadership and quality control for civil design calculations
Build relationships with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to support approvals and business growth
Support business development, new opportunities, client relationships, proposals, and project pursuits
Foster collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for delivering quality engineering solutions and tackling complex technical challenges
Experience leading civil engineering teams and supporting land development, site development, and commercial site design projects
Experience managing day-to-day team operations, project execution, workload distribution, and staff performance
Experience mentoring and developing civil engineers and designers
Knowledge of site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and SWPPP plans
Experience reviewing and approving engineering plan sets, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages
Experience with feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning analyses, stormwater modeling and design, and detailed engineering plans
Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, resources, project schedules, and budgets
Business development and proposal preparation experience
Ability to work out of the Columbus, OH office on a full-time basis
Willingness to relocate if not local to the area

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) w/ company match
Relocation
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!
Sign-on bonus eligible position
After the completion of 12 months of employment with MSG, this position offers an additional stay on bonus to compensate all of year-one efforts.