Civil Practice Lead, Omaha

Wilson & Company's Omaha, NE office is currently seeking a full-time Civil Manager to support the professional development and growth of the civil team within the Private Infrastructure organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in design projects and performing complex planning, analysis, and design for railroad-related projects. This position will have a primary focus on the daily operations of engineering personnel and interoffice collaboration for rail projects. We are looking for someone with great communication skills, who enjoys being part of a team performing office and field work, and ability to collaborate and develop solutions with other disciplines.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Mentors, collaborates, and oversees regional and practice leads and project managers that support the sector.
• Manager is responsible for team utilization, and financial metrics within parameters set by the Company.
• Monitor and update pursuit pipeline and operational labor backlog.
• Mentor, train, recruit, and retain staff in coordination with the staffing plan.
• Ability to work with other offices and practice areas within the Company.
• Implement and monitor compliance with firm-wide safety policies.
• Is transparent and communicates with appropriate stakeholders within the organization.
• Ensure that mentoring, training, and development of project teams is conducted at all levels.
• Ensure that goals pertaining to intentional staffing planning, recruitment and retention are met.
• Actively manage projects and support staff technically.
• Support and contribute to the sales goals of the team
• Engages and collaborates with marketing team.
• Enter and maintain applicable data using Vantagepoint
• Identifies and engages in professional organizations and key conferences/industry events critical to support of growing practice area.
• The position will conform to Wilson & Company's flexible work policy and is not anticipated to be a hybrid or remote work position.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's):

• Utilization
• Payroll Multiplier
• Net multiplier at the task level
• Variance at the practice/task level
• Cash Management (AR & WIP) for Project Managers (PMs)
• People development, mentoring and training.
• Recruitment and retention

The candidate must have an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our company culture. In exchange for your skills, Wilson & Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Required Experience:

Relevant experience in the railroad market sectors.

• Ten plus years of experience, licensure as a professional engineer, and an advanced degree in a related area of Civil Engineering
• Experience with Class I Railroads preferred
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and licensure as a Professional Engineer license with the ability to obtain licenses in other states
• Experience that demonstrates successful management and financial responsibility of the engineering business
• Ensure quality management with implementation of quality control standards.
• Must be comfortable with frequent travel at times.
• Communication is key for this position

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 (Depending on Experience)

About Us:

Wilson & Company has a rich history in planning and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 16 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being. We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. Wilson & Company is committed to complying with all regulations and requirements, which could include, but are not limited to, vaccination requirements, testing requirements, masking requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could impact Wilson & Company policy and requirements for employees.