Group Manager, Municipal Engineering

• Define and execute annual and long-term business plans for the Municipal Engineering Group, fully aligned with CP Engineers’ company-wide vision.

• Establish, monitor, and exceed group-level KPIs covering revenue growth, financial utilization, labor multiplier, and client retention.

• Run the group as a business, including forecasting, resource planning, and identifying new opportunities for growth.

• Lead efforts to hire, onboard, and develop high-performers (including Project Managers, Market Managers, and key engineers).

• Own the group’s financial health: oversee revenue, profitability, budget stewardship, and capital planning.

• Optimize use of project management and financial tools (e.g., Ajera) to actively monitor and improve key metrics.

• Ensure streamlined billing cycles, efficient management of work-in-progress (WIP), and strong receivables performance.

• Help set and guide pricing, proposal, and contract strategies.

• Promote and lead major organizational changes that strengthen how the Municipal Engineering Group functions.

• Champion continuous improvement, adoption of new technologies, and consistent implementation of best practices.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance environment—ensuring team engagement and alignment with organizational goals.

• Build durable client relationships focused on satisfaction, sustainability, and repeat engagements.

• Represent CP Engineers at high-level meetings, public forums, and industry events, further strengthening the firm’s market position.

• Oversee client transitions, relationship continuity, and quality project delivery.

• Direct and refine group marketing and pursuit efforts, making full use of CRM and analytics for smarter business development.

• Recruit, coach, and mentor a civil engineering team to assure both professional growth and delivery excellence.

• Conduct regular staff reviews and collaborate on individualized development plans that support company objectives.

• Drive accountability for individual and group KPIs and ensure compliance with all personnel policies and procedures.

• Project Oversight: Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal projects—including roads, stormwater management, and public infrastructure—ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, including permitting and municipal stormwater management rules.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, promoting the application of best practices and compliance with industry standards.

• Client Representation: Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, representing municipalities as a municipal or board engineer at public meetings and providing expert advice on engineering and compliance matters

• Provide senior oversight across all group projects, ensuring delivery meets standards for quality, budget, and timeliness.

• Standardize project management practices in alignment with established company controls and policies.

• Implement robust QA/QC procedures and actively support risk management and continuous learning within the team.

• Group Revenue, Revenue Growth, and Labor Revenue Multiplier

• Gross and Financial Utilization

• Billing Variance (<2.25%)

• WIP (<30 Days) and Uncollected A/R (<60 Days)

• Client Retention and Satisfaction Metrics

• High-Impact Hires Completed and Retained

• Execution of Organizational Change Initiatives

• Compliance with Internal Project Controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; Master’s or business credential preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Civil and/or Municipal engineering, with substantial leadership and management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, driving business unit success, and consistently surpassing financial and strategic goals within dynamic, growth-oriented environments.
• Proven track record of managing medium-to-large complex projects.
• Competencies
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
• Advanced leadership, talent development, and organizational change skills
• Highly effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Expertise with project management and business software (e.g., Ajera, CRM systems)

• Hybrid/remote work options

• Flexible hours

• 401(k) with 4% company match

• 20 days paid time off

• Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Support for employee work/life balance

Workable