Department Manager – Outdoor Rec Position Available In Benton, Arkansas

Department Manager – Outdoor Rec CEI Engineering Associates Inc. United States, Arkansas, Bentonville 3108 Southwest Regency Parkway (Show on map) Jun 19, 2025 Parks and Trails Department Manager Position Summary CEI Engineering is seeking a Parks and Trails Department Manager at our corporate office in Bentonville, AR, to effectively lead and manage a team responsible for designing and constructing parks, trails, and landscape projects in and around the Northwest Arkansas area. The ideal candidate should enjoy cultivating and expanding business development opportunities and be a dynamic leader who can inspire team members to provide outstanding services and project outcomes to our clients. Experience working with federal, state, and local government agencies and community associations, as well as knowledge of grant opportunities and additional funding sources for client projects, is a plus. Leadership responsibilities require promoting and actively supporting CEI’s Guiding Principles and Vision Statement when completing job duties. Key Responsibilities Maintains a positive relationship with the department’s existing clients and actively pursues positive relationships with potential clients. Resolves client complaints in a manner that results in a fair and favorable resolution for both parties, maintaining a continued business relationship with CEI.
Develops, prepares, and oversees multi-project budgets. Monitors departmental budget to ensure identified business goals and objectives are accomplished. More specifically, it is responsible for actively managing the following: Execution of business procedures per CEI policies, procedures, and Guiding Principles.
CEI’s risk management protocols, policies, and procedures within their department.
Contract and Extra Work Authorization Amendment Administration.
Manages the department’s billing and invoicing process per established CEI policies and procedures.
Manages department expenditures based on approved budget and existing conditions.
Manages the department’s accounts payables and receivables process per CEI policies and procedures.
Manages the department’s staff utilization.
Review activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine the department’s progress toward objectives.
Oversees program/project management and design activities, including scheduling, technical expertise, design, review, approval, permitting, construction monitoring, site investigations, quality control, Engineer/Surveyor of Record responsibilities, etc. Recruits, hires, trains, coaches, evaluates and promotes associates. As necessary, documents, disciplines, and terminates associates per CEI policies and procedures. Conducts regular associate departmental staff meetings. Support peers and subordinates regarding their physical, mental, and professional growth and development.
Confers with the CEO and other Departmental Leaders to review achievements and challenges and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from status and conditions. Leads/participates in a manner that minimizes competition between peers or business units of the company, which results in decisions that are best for the company, its clients, and its employees.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Key Requirements Broad knowledge of accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year (4) college degree, plus seven (7) years related experience and/or training, six(6) years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. P.E. or L.A. license preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Strong leadership, delegation, project management, and budgeting skills
Valid Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to occasionally travel overnight
Ability to regularly work long hours CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is a full-service Civil Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying consulting firm. Established in 1973, CEI has evolved from a five-person engineering, environmental, and surveying firm into a national firm of over 150 professionals operating from multiple offices across the US. We value hiring quality people who want to continuously develop and grow with CEI. AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled