Civil Site Development Team Lead

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Posted on Apr 23, 2026
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The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Civil Site Development Team Lead to assist with our projects in Detroit!
Department
Civil/Municipal
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Detroit, MI
Workplace type
Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical and day-to-day leader for civil engineering staff on site development and infrastructure projects
  • Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and execution of projects including:
    • Site grading and drainage
    • Roadway and utility systems
    • Stormwater management
    • Public and private infrastructure improvements
  • Coordinate with project managers, clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
  • Provide engineering oversight on the development of plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates
  • Review designs for quality, constructability, and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
  • Mentor and support junior engineers and designers through coaching, reviews, and technical guidance
  • Assist with project scheduling, workload planning, and resource coordination
  • Participate in client meetings and support proposal development and business pursuits
  • Promote MSG’s quality standards, collaboration, and safety culture

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • 7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with an emphasis on:
    • Civil site development
    • Municipal infrastructure projects
    • Private development projects
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred (or ability to obtain in Michigan)
  • Strong technical knowledge of civil design and permitting processes
  • Experience working in a consulting engineering environment
  • Proficiency with civil engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Benefits

  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

About The Mannik & Smith Group

As one of the premier multi-disciplined consulting firms, we work with an exclusive collection of some of the best and fastest growing private entities, municipalities and governmental agencies in the region, nation and around the globe.

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