Civil Regional Manager (Chattanooga)

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.

Youll 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 companys success. The firms 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. Youll help shape the firms future in Chattanooga while benefiting directly from the success you help create through employee ownership and performance-based rewards.