Director of Site-Civil Engineering

Director of Site-Civil Engineering Rinker Design Associates, LLC - 4.0 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications Civil engineering Sales proposal development Customer relationship building Identifying new business opportunities Client relationship development Team development Business development Bachelor's degree Team management Customer relationship management Mentoring Technical writing Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Professional Engineer Permitting phase involvement Full Job Description Description At RDA, we're looking for an experienced engineering leader ready to shape the future of our Site-Civil Engineering division. In this role, you'll drive the strategic vision for the team, leading multiple groups across land development, infrastructure design, permitting, and project delivery. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet client goals while staying aligned with evolving local regulations and industry standards. From mentoring teams and strengthening client relationships to overseeing complex projects from concept to completion, you'll help ensure technical excellence and long-term success across the division. Eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus! This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and building both strong teams and impactful projects.

What You'll Do:

Lead, mentor, and manage the Site-Civil Engineering team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on professional growth and technical excellence. Oversee the planning, permitting, design, and execution of site development, subdivision, and infrastructure projects from concept through completion. Provide quality control oversight for project deliverables and develop strategic responses to development plan review comments. Drive business development efforts by building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing public and private sector clients. Lead proposal development, support strategic pursuits, and position the firm for continued market growth across Virginia Beach and surrounding regions. Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across teams to ensure seamless coordination throughout design review, permitting, and project delivery phases. Review and approve technical deliverables, requests for information (RFIs), and change orders to maintain project quality and consistency. Ensure project accuracy, budget adherence, schedule compliance, and alignment with local codes, regulations, and client expectations. Implement and maintain quality control processes that support efficient project execution and high standards of engineering performance.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering with a strong background in site development, permitting, and infrastructure projects. Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor teams, drive strategic initiatives, and manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across teams and client relationships. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex engineering concepts to clients, municipalities, and internal stakeholders. Demonstrated business development experience, including proposal writing, client relationship management, and identifying growth opportunities. Knowledge of Virginia's permitting landscape, site development standards, and municipal jurisdictions is strongly preferred. Why Join RDA? We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday Parental Leave Supportive team culture RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered. About Rinker Design Associates Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a distinguished civil engineering firm based in Virginia, with over 250 employees and offices located in Manassas (headquarters and satellite), Fredericksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro, Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, and Galax. For more than 44 years, RDA has built a solid reputation for providing conscientious and reliable service to municipalities, governmental agencies, and private industries located throughout Virginia - service that our clients and their communities deserve. We pride ourselves in offering high quality deliverables and support services that meet project, budget, and schedule requirements, exceeding our clients' expectations. Services provided by RDA include Transportation; Alternative Project Delivery; Site/Civil; Construction Engineering and Inspection; Right of Way; Traffic; Surveying; Structures/Bridges; Water/Wastewater; Environmental Review & Permitting; Utilities; Inflow & Infiltration Identification/Remediation; Public Sector Architecture; and GIS. Our hiring process Stage 1: Applied Stage 2: Initial Screening Stage 3: 1st Interview Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired