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Department Manager - Civil Engineering

Jones Edmunds
locationUniversity of Tampa, FL 33606, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/17/2026
Full time
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.