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Civil Engineering Department Manager – Founding Department Head
Civil Engineering Department Manager – Founding Department HeadDavron • Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Civil Engineering Department Manager – Founding Department Head

Civil Engineering Department Manager – Founding Department Head

Davron • Las Vegas, Nevada, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Step into an extraordinary leadership opportunity as the Civil Engineering Department Manager – Founding Department Head in North Las Vegas, NV, where you’ll build and lead a brand-new civil engineering division from the ground up. This rapidly expanding construction and engineering firm is making major strides across the Las Vegas Valley, offering you the rare chance to shape a department’s structure, culture, and long-term vision in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country. If you’re an entrepreneurial-minded Professional Engineer ready to take full ownership of a thriving division and directly impact company growth, this is the role you’ve been waiting for. Qualifications and responsibilities for this Civil Engineering Department Manager position include:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Nevada – Lead and oversee all civil engineering operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • 10–15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience – Drive department strategy, growth initiatives, and long-term planning.
  • Proven team leadership and management experience – Recruit, mentor, and manage engineers, project managers, and design staff.
  • Strong technical expertise in site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and water/wastewater design – Provide hands-on technical guidance and quality control.
  • Project management experience – Oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
  • Business development and client relationship skills – Establish and maintain client partnerships to secure new design contracts.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams – Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset – Build department processes, represent the company in professional organizations, and scale operations for long-term success.
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including uncapped performance bonuses, a 10% net profit share of the civil engineering department paid annually, health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days covered at 50%, generous paid time off, hybrid/in-office flexibility, and a professional development budget for PE renewals, certifications, and industry conferences. DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you. CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MANAGER | CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) | SITE DEVELOPMENT | GRADING DESIGN | DRAINAGE DESIGN | WATER/WASTEWATER | UTILITIES DESIGN | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | TEAM LEADERSHIP | INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
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