Managing Principal - PE

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: $150,000–$160,000
Employment Type: Full-Time

About This Role

A growing engineering and architecture firm is seeking an experienced Managing Principal to lead a dynamic site-civil division. In this leadership position, you'll oversee all aspects of municipal infrastructure projects—from design through construction and administration. You'll manage a team of six engineers and play a key role in guiding the firm's direction in the municipal sector.

This is a natural advancement opportunity for an accomplished professional currently in a senior or director-level role who is ready to take on principal-level leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead and Manage Projects: Serve as Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager on municipal projects including fire stations, police stations, public libraries, city halls, courthouses, community centers, and aquatic facilities
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and supervise a team of six direct reports
• Project Oversight: Manage all phases of project delivery—budgeting, scheduling, planning, design documentation, and construction administration
• Financial Management: Oversee project finances, budgeting, and contract negotiations
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong client relationships; ensure project success through quality work, collaboration, and profitability
• Scope Control: Define, monitor, and control project scope, schedules, and deliverables
• Design Integration: Supervise the integration of design and technical aspects of each project
• Project Closeouts: Oversee final project phases and ensure all contractual requirements are met
• Business Development: Cultivate existing relationships and actively pursue new opportunities in the municipal sector

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kentucky
• Proven experience in site-civil design and project management
• Proficiency with Civil 3D for design and production
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience managing technical teams
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration
• Experience managing projects in the education, commercial, and/or municipal sectors
• Excellent communication and client presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Established professional relationships within Kentucky
• Experience with public pools and waterpark design
• Advanced knowledge of construction documentation and construction administration
• Familiarity with managing high-value projects ($5M–$10M+)

What We Offer

• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus one week between Christmas and New Year's Day (negotiable)
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Health & Wellness: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, discounted gym membership
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement
• Flexibility: Flexible work schedule
• Travel: Required travel to job sites