Donato Technologies, Inc. · 3 months ago
Civil Engineering Department Lead - Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN 37341
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDonato Technologies, Inc. is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm based in Nashville, TN, seeking a Civil Engineering Department Lead to establish and lead their civil engineering team in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves project leadership, client coordination, and team mentorship to ensure successful project delivery and firm growth.
EnterpriseInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Oversee and produce site development designs for a variety of project types, ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
Develop project timelines and milestones and communicate them effectively to the design team
Communicate directly with clients regarding project scope, progress, changes, and challenges
Develop professional relationships with agency reviewers and the client’s team to facilitate project approvals
Delegate project design responsibilities and ensure the team has the resources needed to succeed
Mentor, train, and encourage technical and design employees
Manage workload and schedules of the design team to ensure project success
Seek out new project and client opportunities
Provide input on proposals for new projects
Engage in professional organizations and external activities to develop relationships within the development community
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineer with 10+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain
Experience in civil site design and project leadership
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Working knowledge of project management software Ajera is a plus
Strong design, analytical, and communication skills
Familiarity with local design regulations and permitting requirements in the middle Tennessee area
Proven ability to develop cost-effective and constructible designs
Ability to effectively lead and mentor a design team
A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Located or willing to relocate to Chattanooga, TN
Interest in building and leading a local design team
Benefits
10 days of vacation per year, with the ability to carry over up to 40 hours and earn additional days after five years
20 hours of personal time annually for illness, bereavement, or personal matters
Compensatory Time Program for salaried employees, allowing for extra vacation or quarterly payouts for hours worked beyond 40 per week
Observes six major holidays plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year's
Covers approximately 100% of medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance for employees
Choice of a traditional co-pay plan or an HSA option
Dependent coverage is available via payroll deduction
401(k) plan with a 5% company contribution at year's end, helping employees build long-term financial security
On-site Care Coach dedicated to mental health and overall well-being, providing personalized guidance and resources
Employees may opt to purchase additional life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, cancer, and accident coverage through providers
Company
Donato Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 2012, Donato Technologies stands out as a premier IT service provider dedicated to delivering an exceptional staffing experience while prioritizing the needs of our clients and employees.
201-500 employees
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