Business Unit Leader – Municipal Engineering
AEC Consulting GroupGreater Philadelphia (Hybrid)
Senior Project Manager / Business Unit Lead - Municipal Engineering
Mid-Atlantic Region | Full-Time
Salary Range: $165,000 - $210,000
Location:Offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic (hybrid possibility for established in-state engineers)
Our client, a well-established and growing multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with nearly 80 years of excellence, is seeking aSenior Project Manager or Business Unit Leadto oversee and expand their Municipal Engineering practice across multiple regional offices.
This is astrategic leadership opportunitywith a clear path to executive-level advancement. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, operational leadership, and business development acumen to help shape the future of the Municipal Engineering division.
PE License (Professional Engineering License) is mandatory
Key Responsibilities:
- Division Leadership:Provide vision and direction for the Municipal Engineering team across multiple offices, mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Project Oversight:Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex municipal infrastructure projects including roads, stormwater systems, utilities, and development projects.
- Technical Authority:Serve as a senior technical resource on municipal systems design, site development, stormwater management, public works, and utility coordination.
- Client Engagement:Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, authorities, developers, and public sector entities.
- Regulatory Compliance:Ensure all projects meet applicable municipal codes, zoning requirements, and permitting standards.
- Business Development:Support strategic growth initiatives, including proposal development, client outreach, and new market penetration.
- Operational Management:Potential to lead a regional office with full P&L responsibility, depending on location and experience.
Requirements:
- Education:Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer License(at minimum the ability to obtain within 2 years)
- Experience:10+ years in municipal/civil engineering, with a track record of leadership in infrastructure projects
- Technical Skills:Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and municipal design applications
- Leadership:Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff
- Mobility:Willingness to attend public meetings and travel between regional offices as needed
- Business Acumen:Experience with or aptitude for business development and client relationship management
Benefits:
Competitive salary package ($165K-$210K) tailored for exceptional candidates
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and collaborative team
Professional development opportunities to stay updated with industry advancements
Clear advancement path to executive leadership roles
Chance to make a meaningful impact on critical municipal infrastructure projects
Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding period
Why This Opportunity?
Our client is a respected regional leader with a strong 80-year reputation in municipal and civil infrastructure. With 150-200 employees and offices throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland, this role offers the chance to:
- Lead a high-performing team and shape the future of a key business unit
- Grow into a firmwide leadership position within an established, financially stable company
- Work on diverse municipal projects from roads and stormwater to site development and public works
- Join a company with 85%+ repeat business demonstrating exceptional client relationships
- Benefit from recent strategic growth through acquisitions and market expansion
Location Options:Multiple offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster County, and Maryland
(Remote/hybrid arrangements considered for established professionals)
- Seniority Level
- Mid-Senior level
- Industry
- Civil EngineeringConstruction
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Job Functions
- Engineering
- ManagementConsulting
- Skills
- Drainage Systems
- Infrastructure Projects
- Public Works
- Water & Wastewater Design
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- Civil Engineering
- Water Systems
- Stormwater Management
- Municipal Engineering
- Leadership
