Description
DCCM is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Engineer / Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and public infrastructure projects throughout Georgia. This leadership role requires a seasoned professional with strong technical expertise, proven project management capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate client relationships and drive business growth.
The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to local governments, public agencies, and utility clients while leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing projects from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Management
- Manage multiple public works and infrastructure projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
- Serve as Project Manager and Engineer of Record for municipal and government-related projects.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and quality control.
- Coordinate internal resources and subconsultants to achieve project objectives.
- Monitor project financial performance, including contract compliance, invoicing, and profitability.
Design Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
- Provide technical guidance and quality assurance throughout project development.
- Direct the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, studies, and construction documents.
- Foster collaboration among engineers, designers, and technical staff to deliver high-quality solutions.
Client Management & Relationship Development
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, counties, public authorities, utilities, and government agencies throughout Georgia.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients.
- Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen existing client partnerships.
- Represent DCCM at client meetings, public presentations, workshops, and industry events.
Business Development
- Support and lead business development initiatives throughout Georgia.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities within local government, public works, and utility sectors.
- Prepare and contribute to Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), proposals, presentations, and interviews.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic growth plans and expand DCCM's presence in the Georgia market.
- Participate in professional organizations and industry associations to enhance visibility and market positioning.
Technical Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and project oversight for public infrastructure projects that may include:
- Stormwater management
- Municipal utilities
- Transportation improvements
- Public works facilities
- Water and wastewater systems
- Capital improvement programs
- Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables and technical reports.
Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia, or ability to obtain Georgia PE through reciprocity within six months of hire.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience focused on government, municipal, public works, or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
- Proven project management experience overseeing complex engineering projects.
- Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
- Established business development experience, including proposal development and pursuit management.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Georgia for client meetings and project activities.
Preferred
- Existing relationships with Georgia municipalities, county governments, utilities, and public agencies.
- Experience managing federally funded projects.
- Prior supervisory or departmental leadership experience.
- Experience with capital improvement planning and infrastructure funding programs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia, or ability to obtain Georgia PE licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire
- Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience focused on government, municipal, public works, or infrastructure projects
- Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
- Project management experience overseeing complex engineering projects
- Strong client management and relationship-building skills
- Business development experience, including proposal development and pursuit management
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Georgia for client meetings and project activities
- Existing relationships with Georgia municipalities, county governments, utilities, and public agencies
- Experience managing federally funded projects
- Prior supervisory or departmental leadership experience
- Experience with capital improvement planning and infrastructure funding programs
What We Do
Binkley & Barfield, Inc. is a multidisciplinary civil engineering consulting firm specializing in infrastructure services. They provide expertise in transportation design, utility coordination, water and wastewater systems, land development, and construction management. The firm serves public and private sector clients, focusing on municipal, regional, and state surface transportation and public infrastructure projects across North America.
