Job Description

Office Lead/Project Manager

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dayton, OH

Reporting To: Barry Grant

Come grow with us! Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking an Office Lead/Project Manager to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

This is a leadership role for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about building teams, delivering high-quality projects, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership, business development, and operational skills to successfully manage projects and lead a growing office.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Lead and grow the office, including team development and daily operations
• Manage civil engineering projects from planning through delivery (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
• Serve as primary client contact and build strong, long-term relationships
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and support proposal development
• Lead and contribute to civil engineering design efforts, providing technical direction and hands-on involvement as needed
• Provide technical oversight and perform quality control on project deliverables
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Ohio preferred or ability to obtain)
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience, including project management
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and client relationship skills
• Experience in business development and project delivery preferred
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design, permitting, and construction processes

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.