Chief Engineer

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time direct hire
Job Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)

 Job Description: 

The client is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the company's engineering and design functions:

We are seeking an experienced Professional Engineer with an extensive background in civil design, project management, construction management, transportation, stormwater, and/or site development projects. Would consider but must be exceptional and have large project experience.  

Chief Engineer Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering and design staff across multiple disciplines and projects.

·         Manage and oversee multiple public and private projects, including technical scope, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project status reporting.

·         Review engineering plans, design documents, specifications, technical computations, and proposed design or schedule changes prepared by internal staff and outside consultants.

·         Communicate regularly with engineering staff, private developers, government clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders to interpret needs and requirements.

·         Provide project leadership and mentorship to junior staff and assist with hiring and management of engineering staff as needed.

·         Maintain and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new project and business development opportunities.

·         Oversee or support transportation, public infrastructure, site development, stormwater, GIS-centric, asset data collection, and associated maintenance program projects.

·         Review construction documents, including demolition plans, layout plans, erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management, utilities, site details, transportation improvements, and project cost estimates/analysis.

·         Maintain a working knowledge of CAD platforms, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads and/or MicroStation.

·         Represent the client professionally with clients, contractors, public officials, and the general public.

 Chief Engineer Required Experience:

·         B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.

·         Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Tennessee.

·         10+ years of relevant civil engineering experience, including public infrastructure, transportation, site development and/or stormwater projects.

·         Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary staff, multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

·         Experience with transportation projects and TDOT regulations or similar public-sector requirements.

·         Strong background in project management, civil design, and construction management.

·         Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads and/or MicroStation software packages.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

·          Valid Driver's License. Must qualify under the company auto insurance program.