Engineering Manager jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

Overview of Position

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Civil Manager for our St. Petersburg, FL location. This position would report to the Director of Civil Engineering. Civil Manager candidates should be competent in civil engineering principles, design service contracting, and site development permitting. The ideal candidate would have 3 years of staff management experience and 10 years of experience planning, design, permitting, and administering construction of land development projects in Florida. Professional Engineering (PE) license in Florida and experience in the greater Tampa Bay area are required.

The Manager position at Osborn Engineering is people leadership and production management role. An effective Manager guides staff engineers and project managers to develop their skills and productivity. An effective Manager also levels workload and staffing assignments to deliver quality engineering work product on time and budget. The manager is active in engineering project design and delivery as well as project management, time and expense charge review, utilization forecasting and client management.

Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 300 professionals that provide design services for a wide variety of infrastructure, building and site construction projects. Osborn is a team of specialist in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation, and commissioning engineering. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of 5 to 10 civil engineers and designers.
• Mentor staff and promote a positive work culture.
• Manage resource allocation and utilization.
• Manage project delivery.
• Prepare contract proposals and project budgets.
• Review and approve staff time sheets and expenses.
• Develop and foster client relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with external consultants and internal engineering managers and directors.
• Maintain a strong understanding of regional regulatory agencies and permit requirements.
• Direct and coordinate land development and environmental resource permitting.
• Manage design projects with multi-discipline engineering staff and manage the civil engineering delivery for multi-disciplined engineering projects within Osborn.
• Implement effective Company’s quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Develop and implement staff training programs in technical design and permitting topics.
• Find solutions to complex engineering and personnel situations.
• Monitor project health and compile project status reports.
• Manage project invoicing and accounts receivable.

This position will work closely with the directors, other managers, and engineering staff to ensure that our client’s needs and expectations are exceeded. Main responsibilities include business development, staff management, client management, civil project management, project design, and plan preparation. Growth in design and leadership ability, dependability, and organizational skills will lead to future advancement.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related (from an ABET accredited university or college).
• PE License in Florida.
• 10 years of relevant civil and site development design experience.
• 3 years of engineering staff management experience.
• Civil engineering calculation experience (stormwater, potable water hydraulics, sewer and storm hydraulics, hydrology)
• Analysis software experience (ICPR, BMP Trains, HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Knowledge of SWFWMD, County and FDOT permitting processes and requirements.
• Ability to coordinate work on projects within a multi-disciplinary team with minimal oversight.
• Ability to lead and manage several projects concurrently. 
• Ability to foster culture.
• Ability to promote growth.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Project experiences should include, but are not limited to master planning, site development, utility improvements, roadway improvements, drainage and stormwater management, grading, subdivisions, campus improvements, coastal engineering, and sports fields design. Must be able to work independently to grow civil engineering operations, foster client relationships, and drive staff development.

Additional Information

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

• Reliable
• Team Player
• Self – Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to recruitment@osborn-eng.com.  All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.