Director of Civil Engineering - San Antonio

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Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Director of Civil Engineering in our San Antonio office. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership abilities and a strong track record of delivering complex projects successfully. The director would be responsible for business development activities to facilitate growth in alignment with company goals. Priorities for this position include existing client relationships and experience within the greater San Antonio area. 

About Matrix: As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied critical thinking skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range: $145,000 to $180,000 annually. Salary will be dependent upon experience.

Essential Functions:

• Development and execution of marketing and business plans.
• Develop, maintain, and expand the client base through relationships, referrals and networking.
• Oversee the organization and writing of major proposals and statements of qualification.
• Maintain an active participation in selected professional societies.
• Overall project direction and communications with project teams and clients
• Ensure that high-quality management, administrative, and technical service is provided.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budgets to meet company objectives.
• Maintain project backlog data and accounting information for project profitability. 
• Partner with other leaders across Matrix to assist on multi-disciplined projects. 
• Lead marketing efforts, proposal development, and contract negotiations for the group.
• Generate new client sales to Matrix at annual targeted rates.

Competencies:

• Strong industry relationships and an understanding of local, municipal, state and federal criteria.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business management and technical data.
• Self-directed practitioner with strong project management and project delivery skills.
• Outstanding client and personnel skills and the ability to persuasively communicate at all levels.
• Technical expert in team building, writing, proposal development, cost estimating, and program management. 
• Must be able to work effectively as a leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a team of civil engineers and designers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Effectively manage manpower resources to ensure on time delivery of project deliverables. 

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in civil engineering.
• Texas Professional Engineering (PE) licensure. 
• Minimum of ten (15) years of progressive comprehensive land development experience.
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated project and program management experience.
• At least five (5) years of significant supervisory and leadership experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience in business development and client management.
• Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.