Civil Engineering Discipline Manager

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Our broad range of markets, clients, and services, coupled with industry-leading talent, provides unique and exciting opportunities to grow as professionals, serve clients, and make a difference in our communities. To meet client objectives, we work in teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and a variety of other specialty services. Our collaborative approach fosters innovation, technical excellence, and value-based solutions for our clients. It also makes Coffman a great place to work.

We’re expanding our Civil Engineering practice in Seattle and seeking a Civil Engineering Discipline Manager to lead technical excellence, drive growth, and mentor a high-performing team. This is a pivotal leadership role with strategic influence, client ownership, and potential pathway to Principal/ownership (subject to company policies) in a well-established multi-discipline office.

Our mission is simple: To empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success. As a Civil Engineering Discipline Manager at Coffman Engineers’ Seattle Office, you will be part of a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team that believes in making a difference for our clients and our communities. You will experience a culture where your growth and contributions truly matter.

The Civil Engineering Department Manager will set the vision and oversee the operations, business development, and project execution for the Civil Engineering Department. This role involves technical leadership, staff development, and client relationship management to ensure high-quality project delivery and team performance. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff
• Oversee workload distribution, staffing decisions, and employee performance evaluations
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture
• Manage civil engineering projects from inception to completion, maintaining quality, schedule, and budget adherence
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for designs, reports, and deliverables
• Serve as a subject matter expert in civil engineering design, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices
• Identify and pursue business opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, and key stakeholders
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and project scope discussions
• Develop and manage department budgets, revenue forecasts, and financial performance
• Oversee efficient resource allocation and utilization within the department
• Monitor project profitability and implement process improvements as needed
• Work with other managers and leadership to contribute to company initiatives, risk management, and office success

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required
  • Registration in Washington (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • Registration in Oregon preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive civil engineering site development and management experience including the following:  
  • Preparing fee and qualifications-based proposals
  • Managing multiple, concurrent projects
  • Leading design team efforts
  • Successfully managing project budgets and schedules
  • Interfacing with a multi-discipline design team
  • Mentoring junior staff
  • Client management
• Technical experience with hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, technical studies, mapping documents, preparation and processing of civil construction documents, and earthwork calculations
  • Stormwater experience in Western Washington strongly preferred
• Specification preparation experience
• Excellent communication, client service, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to foster long term client relationships
• Business development experience, interest and the ability to help win and grow work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior management experience
• Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team is strongly preferred
• Experience collaborating with local architectural/engineering community is a strongly preferred
• Experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft office and other software
• Project experience in Industrial, Federal, and Alternative Energy / Energy Storage markets strongly preferred
• Experience designing public utilities
• Experience serving as a prime consultant
• Experience with zoning entitlements and permit procurement
• Ability to work with counterparts in other Coffman offices to share workload when required
• Experience with managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations
• Experience attending and participating in local professional organizations
• Experience with Energy Storage Systems

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be a self-starter, persistent, and follow through in a consistent manner
• Passionate about the client or pursuit and takes ownership of his/her work
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures and basic marketing principles
• Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy
• Must work well under pressure
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product
• Ability to work with counterparts in other offices to share workload when required
• A positive, can-do attitude

Expected annual salary of $140,000 - $200,000.

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, a flexible PTO program, supportive office environment, professional development opportunities, and regular employee activities (breakfast, wellness activities BBQs, and various social and community activities). But the best part of working at Coffman is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, and work alongside other intelligent, motivated people, while you impact the built environment around you! Coffman’ Seattle office is located in a newly renovated office space close to convenient transportation options, the historic Pike Place Market, and all that downtown and the waterfront has to offer.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

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Coffman At A Glance:

• 45 years in business 
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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