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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading civil engineering design teams, managing land and site development projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Proven ability to mentor staff, build client relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

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Civil Engineering Team LeadershipLand Development Project ManagementSite Development Design ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementTechnical Guidance and Quality Control

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Hard Skills

Site LayoutGradingUtilitiesStormwater ManagementSWPPP PlansConstruction Document ReviewEngineering Plan SetsSpecificationsCost EstimatesBid Packages

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingWorkload Distribution

Industry Keywords

Feasibility StudiesDue Diligence ReportsZoning AnalysesStormwater ModelingRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple civil engineering design teams in daily operations
Lead the design and execution of Site Development and Land Development projects throughout the Midwest
Develop staffing needs and distribute work to balance team workloads
Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, workload, utilization, and billable hours
Provide technical guidance, quality control, and approval of civil design calculations and construction documents
Mentor staff and support career development and office/company growth
Manage proposals, contracts, project pursuits, and project delivery
Build and maintain client, municipality, and regulatory agency relationships
Coordinate resources and resolve technical challenges with project managers and multidisciplinary MSG teams
Deliver work tasks and projects on time, within budget, accurately, and efficiently

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full-time salaried position
Experience leading and overseeing civil engineering teams
Experience with land development, site development, and commercial site design projects
Experience managing 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 construction documents, 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 relationships with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
Ability to collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams
Experience supporting business development, proposals, and project pursuits
Must work out of the Columbus, OH office on a full-time basis
Willingness to relocate if not local; relocation assistance is available

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 development plan
Sign-on bonus eligible position
Additional stay on bonus after 12 months of employment