STV has an opportunity for an experienced DEPARTMENT MANAGER TO LEAD THE COMBINED CIVIL/HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE DESIGN GROUP in our LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ office. This individual will be responsible for leading a group of engineering professionals in delivering transportation infrastructure projects to numerous public agency transportation clients, and leading the office’s practice in highway, street and bridge design. Main responsibilities include: leading a combined group of highway and bridge professionals; conducting aggressive and targeted business development strategies and teaming activities to win work and grow the group; winning projects of increasing complexity, and to acting as a seller-doer for large mega projects that require seasoned management skills. This team leader will be heavily involved in staff professional development, growth, retention and recruiting.  The individual will also contribute significantly to increased sales and revenue generation and serve as client manager for existing and new clients.  The individual will work with the NJ Leader and Northeast Regional Director to establish annual business strategies, goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, guide and inspire a staff of project managers, engineers and technicians.
• Direct actions to recruit, retain, develop and grow individual team members and leaders.
• Develop project management teams to contribute to successful project delivery.
• Collaborate proactively and productively with other practices and offices across the Northeast region.
• Conduct business development activities, win strategies, proposal writing and oversight.
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients and key teaming partners
• Responsible for operations that lead to meeting sales, revenue, profit goals and growth of the practice.

REQUIRED SKILLS & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• BS in Engineering with minimum of 20 years of highway or bridge engineering and project management
• Demonstrated project management experience with public agencies including NJDOT and NJ Turnpike Authority
• MS Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is desirable
• Professional Engineer in NJ.  PE in NY or PA is a plus.
• Established relationships with NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, and other agency professionals
• Strong interpersonal and effective leadership skills
• Local travel will be required

STV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Company practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, creed, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical), marital status, sexual orientation, or gender.

Required Skills Required Experience

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures.

Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record for operation of company vehicle.

Able to operate forklift.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to report to work at odd hours and weekends to respond to emergencies.

Requires constant standing and walking, exerting up to 75 lbs of force and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

Facility machinery, basic construction, electrical, HVAC and plumbing maintenance.