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Group Manager

Roseville, California

Lumos & Associates, a leader in civil engineering, is excited to open a brand-new office in Roseville, California, and we are looking for a skilled Group Manager to manage and grow the Civil Engineering practice in the Sacramento, California area.  The ideal candidate will have solid leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as a strategic mindset to help develop and grow the business. In addition, the candidate will have a proven track record of leading and mentoring design teams on a wide range of infrastructure and environmental projects, including water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, transportation infrastructure, and site development.

About Us:  At Lumos & Associates, we are known for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence in civil engineering. As we expand our presence, we are committed to building a workplace that fosters a positive, engaging, and highly collaborative environment where employees can thrive. We invest in nurturing talent, encouraging professional development, and creating an environment that supports employee well-being. Our focus is on the growth of our business and employees, guided by our five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make it Right, and Take Pride.

About the Role:  The Group Manager will lead and grow the Engineering Division across our geographic service regions.  This position will have the opportunity to develop relationships with clients, identify new business through networking opportunities, manage client projects from start to finish, and recruit, hire, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.

Success in this role comes from being self-motivated and driven to grow a new business, having an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in developing new connections.

About You:

  • You are charismatic, friendly, and approachable with clients and colleagues, with a deep appreciation for building long-term, trusted relationships.
  • You have an entrepreneurial spirit and insatiable drive to grow and develop business through your networking and project management efforts.
  • You are a natural leader who manages a team with the right balance of accountability, empathy, and motivation to guide your team toward high-quality outcomes.
  • You thrive in collaborative environments, welcoming diverse perspectives and fostering teamwork to solve complex challenges.
  • You lead with respect and integrity, communicating thoughtfully, listening actively, and treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
  • You are trusted and trusting, known for your integrity, reliability, and transparency, valuing others' abilities and decisions.
  • As a leader, you inspire vision, foster teamwork, encourage innovation, and drive results while encouraging personal and professional growth.
  • You empower others by encouraging autonomy, providing meaningful feedback, celebrating achievements, and supporting continuous development

 Key Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership in the development of new business and promotes repeat and referral business with existing clients in alignment with company strategies and goals; participates in networking events and business development meetings. This includes reviewing, providing guidance on, and directing responses to SOQ, RFP, and RFQ responses.
  • Formulates and recommends engineering policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and overall value in the market.
  • Acts as liaison between division management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/division manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and procedures, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.
  • Establishes and maintains effective, professional relationships with relevant stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, and allied professionals, especially sub-consultants.
  • Manages their group’s backlog and identifies staffing needs.
  • Oversees delegation of work and distribution of project load across their group to ensure optimum efficiency and a healthy work/life balance.
  • Reviews and approves all fee proposals and scopes of work prepared by their group.
  • Oversees the delivery of high-quality projects and services to clients.
  • Prepares and presents projects to local authorities (i.e. planning board, city council, and staff review committee meetings).
  • Actively communicates business strategy and key results to operations staff. Facilitate regular staff meetings to promote open, transparent, and consistent communication.
  • Mentors and coaches staff to achieve optimal job performance. Supports and encourages career development. Promotes positive employee relations and resolves employee issues. Supports team building with positive and open communication.
  • Participates in staff selection/interview process. Recruit, hire, and oversee training of engineering staff.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University with an emphasis in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • 10+ years’ proven experience in relevant civil engineering consulting/project management.
  • Prior experience in managing teams in civil engineering (supervise, train, coach, develop, motivate, interview, hire, terminate).
  • Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in California.
  • Proven expertise in developing and managing new business opportunities and client proposals.
  • Demonstrated project management experience; prior experience with municipal infrastructure/public works projects is a plus.
  • Computer proficient with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook).
  • Collaborative team player able to lead strategy with persistent execution.
  • Self-starter and hungry to lead initiatives that will grow and expand a business’s footprint in a dynamic, fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
  • Outstanding results-oriented track record with excellent time/project management. Ability to apply cost/benefits analysis to requested projects.
  • Proven experience successfully building trust, empowering people/teams, and making cross-functional cooperation happen in a highly engaged manner.
  • Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

California salary pay range

$160,000 - $220,000 USD

Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Eight (8) paid holidays
  • Life insurance (company paid)
  • Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
  • Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
  • Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
  • And much more!

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