Civil Regional Manager

Civil Regional Manager– Chattanooga, TN

Location : Chattanooga, TN (Flexible / Remote Start)

Employment Type : Permanent

Compensation : Competitive salary with potential growth incentives, profit sharing, and leadership bonuses

About the Opportunity

Are you a driven, entrepreneurial civil engineer ready to lead, grow, and shape a new market presence in Chattanooga? This is a unique opportunity to build a practice from the ground up — with full support from established teams in Knoxville and Nashville.

You’ll serve as both a technical expert and business builder, taking ownership of projects, relationships, and local strategy. This role is ideal for a senior professional who thrives on autonomy, leadership, and the satisfaction of seeing their efforts directly impact both the business and their personal growth.

About the Firm

This opportunity is with a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering firm — where every team member has a direct stake in the company’s success. The firm’s share value increased by 40% last year, reflecting its strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to rewarding its people.

Employee ownership creates a culture of collaboration, accountability, and shared success — where your leadership and contribution truly make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil site development projects
• Establish and grow a Chattanooga engineering practice
• Serve as the local lead and key decision-maker
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within the Chattanooga market
• Collaborate with Knoxville and Nashville leadership to drive regional growth
• Champion business development and client retention initiatives

Required Experience

Skills & Qualifications

Working Arrangement

Flexible to start — remote or hybrid setup supported initially, with the long-term goal to establish a physical Chattanooga office.

Why Join

This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to combine leadership, ownership, and technical excellence. You’ll help shape the firm’s future in Chattanooga — while benefiting directly from the success you help create through employee ownership and performance-based rewards.