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Department Manager - Civil Engineering

1/7/2026

The Department Manager will lead and grow a team of professionals while overseeing project delivery to meet client and company expectations. They will also drive business development efforts and ensure strong quality assurance processes across all projects.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Jones Edmunds is a Florida-based engineering and consulting firm that provides environmental and infrastructure solutions with Integrity, Knowledge, and Service. Established in 1974, Jones Edmunds has offices in Alachua, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Tampa, Titusville, and Winter Haven. Jones Edmunds is ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 500 Design firm and a Top 200 Environmental firm in the United States.
About the Role

Description

At Jones Edmunds, we help communities thrive through innovative engineering and consulting solutions. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Department Manager to lead our Civil Engineering team, focusing on municipal roadway, stormwater, and site development projects.


If you’re energized by building high-performing teams, guiding complex infrastructure projects, and cultivating strong client partnerships, this leadership role could be a great fit for you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a department of Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Analysts, Designers, Technicians, and support staff.
  • Oversee project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality align with client and company expectations.
  • Foster a culture of servant leadership by coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff in career development.
  • Assign projects, balance workloads, and monitor resource needs across the department.
  • Collaborate with other Department Managers to coordinate workload-sharing and cross-sell services.
  • Drive business development efforts through proposals, client engagement, and long-term relationship building.
  • Provide technical oversight, including design review and approval of project plans.
  • Champion the Jones Edmunds Quality Program to ensure strong QA/QC processes across all projects.
  • Manage personnel activities including hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
  • Represent the firm as a visible leader internally and externally.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Education: BS in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, or related field (or equivalent progressive experience).
  • Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in consulting or a related field, including 3+ years of successful project management.
  • Licensure: Florida Professional Engineer, Geologist, or Architect registration may be required.
  • Other: Knowledge of project performance metrics; valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.

Why Join Jones Edmunds?

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

                  - Medical, Dental, and Vision options

                  - Employer paid Short-Term disability and life insurance

                  - Paid Holidays and Generous PTO

                  - Employer Contributed 401(K) plan

                  - Tuition Reimbursement

                  - And more…

  • Ownership Culture: As an Associate Owner in our ESOP company, you share in our success.
  • A Hybrid Work Schedule: Optional remote work on Thursdays and Fridays
  • Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values integrity, knowledge, and service.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP


Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.


As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen and motor vehicle report.

Key Skills
Project ManagementTeam LeadershipClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentTechnical OversightQuality AssuranceCoachingMentoringResource ManagementCollaborationInfrastructure ProjectsMunicipal RoadwayStormwater ManagementSite DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationConflict Resolution
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipConsultingEnvironmental & SustainabilityConstruction
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionShort-Term DisabilityLife InsurancePaid HolidaysGenerous PTO401(K)Tuition Reimbursement
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