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Civil Design Section Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Sacramento, CA, United States


Responsibilities

Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support

Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities

Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections

Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews

Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel

Manage and develop multidiscipline teams

Lead, mentor, support, and coordinate the civil design group

Manage group workload and adjust staff assignments as needed to deliver quality products

Provide oversight and mentorship on projects and support junior staff

Plan, organize, control and evaluate work through proactive project management system

Review tasks undertaken by others in the civil design group so each design receives a complete check of assumptions, calculations, criteria, applicable codes, and compliance with design standards

Implement, monitor and support company policy

Lead and support expansion of HDR’s civil engineering services, including client and strategic project development

Help on pursuits; prepare and/or review scopes and fees related to civil work

Lead and support hiring initiatives

Manage, lead, assist with, or provide oversight for preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation, criteria, and cost estimates

Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements with limited or no specific code based guidance

Coordinate civil designs with multi-disciplinary teams

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Professional registration or license

Demonstrable experience with leading civil design projects, including analysis, reporting, and drawing production

Field experience related to civil construction

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD/Civil 3D software

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

A minimum of 10 years experience

Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role

Strong communication and listening skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Good leadership and organizational skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Equal Opportunity
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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