Civil Engineering Manager

Vancouver, WA

Full Time

Civil Engineering

Senior Manager/Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded Engineering Manager to lead various engineering projects, foster staff development, and contribute to business development initiatives. This individual will have knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas including public works, water resources, business development, and technical team development. This position will also play a pivotal role in the management and growth of our engineering practice, ensuring project excellence while cultivating client relationships and driving strategic opportunities.

We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangement options available. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. Because life is too short to dread Mondays.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
Stable project backlog - We have dependable project work and are well-positioned to win new projects and withstand economic headwinds.
Strong business development team - This position is supported by a talented, organized, and proven business development team and processes.
Excellent reputation—Throughout its 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Business Development:

Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships. Serve as the primary point of contact for new and existing clients, addressing their needs and ensuring satisfaction.
Lead Generation & Acquisition: Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities by cultivating contacts, networking, and leveraging industry resources to generate new leads.
Proposal Development: Collaborate with technical and business development teams to prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations that meet client needs and align with company goals.
Strategic Partnerships: Establish and nurture partnerships with other organizations, stakeholders, and industry associations to increase the firm's visibility and potential market share.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, including marketing, project management, and engineering, to ensure the successful execution of business strategies and client projects.
Brand Representation: Represent the firm at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities to enhance the company’s profile and identify potential business prospects.

Project Management / Team Development:

Work collaboratively with HR to support recruitment, retention, and career development initiatives that align with company goals.
Oversee the planning and completion of various engineering projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address project challenges, optimize resources, and achieve client satisfaction.
Implement and maintain project management best practices to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high performance.
Identify skill gaps and training needs, coordinating opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement with HR.
Promote staff engagement in industry associations, professional societies, and networking opportunities to enhance both individual and company reputation.

Qualifications:

Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon
15+ years of various Civil Engineering experience
Business development experience driving positive client relationships and new work opportunities with existing and new clients
Able to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment with engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and other disciplines
Experience in various areas including public works, water resources, business development, and technical team development
Experience mentoring civil project managers, engineers, and EITs
Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search for people who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to the team and their work.

We believe in constructive candor with our clients and colleagues - sharing our full knowledge and expertise to allow for fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed, and supportive environment, we are able to challenge our people to be the best they can be and to celebrate every success.

About MacKay Sposito:

With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services. With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

MacKay Sposito is about building lasting relationships and strong communities, whether it’s connecting public and private sectors, helping our clients plan and design a complex mixed-use master plan development, powering a remote rural outpost, or improving a city’s facilities. At our core, we’re committed to honesty, dedication, and relationships. These pillars make up the foundation of how we treat our people, and ultimately our clients.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 per year depending on experience

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing bonuses.

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