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 development and site development projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Proven ability to build client relationships, mentor staff, and support business development initiatives.

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

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Hard Skills

Site LayoutGradingUtilities ManagementStormwater ManagementSWPPP Plan DeliveryEngineering Plan ReviewCost EstimationFeasibility StudiesZoning AnalysisCivil Design Calculations

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationClient Relationship BuildingTeam Management

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringLand DevelopmentSite DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceMultidisciplinary CollaborationProposal DevelopmentProject ExecutionBudget ManagementUtilization MonitoringGrant Writing

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, schedule, budget, workload, utilization, and billable hours
Ensure strong client relationships
Identify additional staffing and training needs
Mentor staff and support office and company growth plans
Prepare proposals and contracts and manage projects
Deliver work tasks on time
Coordinate with surveying, environmental, geotechnical, structural, traffic, transportation, landscape architecture, funding strategies/grant writing, and construction administration teams
Oversee site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and SWPPP plan delivery
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
Build relationships with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
Support business development and proposal pursuits

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
Ability to review and approve engineering plan sets, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages
Knowledge of feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning analyses, stormwater modeling and design, and detailed engineering plans
Knowledge of civil design calculations, applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
Ability to build relationships with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
Experience collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to support 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

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