Senior Level Department Manager Jobs
Senior level department manager jobs place experienced leaders in charge of setting departmental direction, owning operational outcomes, and developing the teams that deliver results. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Accounting & Auditing, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities, and employers like MBE CPAs, ECS Limited, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Civil/Site team in New York City! The Department Manager is responsible for the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative and financial aspects of their department and represents the firm as an expert in their specific department field. Manages the department in order to provide cost-effective services to various project managers, staff, and other employees in a manner which produces an adequate profit for the company.
Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership, strategic/managerial direction, and guidance for a discipline to achieve established financial and growth goals for the discipline.
- Has primary responsibility for overall productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work throughout the discipline.
- Develops, executes, and leads discipline marketing and business development strategies in collaboration with the Corporate Marketing and Business Development teams.
- Evaluate and monitor proposal development and contract execution throughout the discipline ensuring compliance with Company standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate and monitor billing and collections throughout the discipline ensuring compliance with Company standard operating procedures while meeting or exceeding discipline financial goals.
- Serves as a resource for the leadership team throughout the discipline.
- Consistently monitors the backlog of work and the sharing of resources within the discipline, maximizing staff utilization. Reviews staff utilization regularly and promptly addresses staff not meeting utilization goals.
- Actively involved with business development and the cross-selling of all company services.
- Prepares for the future state of the discipline through succession planning in a timely manner.
- Holds people managers within the discipline accountable for fostering staff professional development, monitoring staffing/recruiting activity, and effectively managing employee relations.
- Complies with and ensures others' compliance with all CED policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Health and Safety Program.
- Collaborates with the Discipline Safety Coordinator on implementing and complying with the Health and Safety Program as it specifically relates to their discipline.
- Travels (via car or airplane) regularly to the various regions and offices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- 15+ Years of progressive leadership and managerial experience in related field.
- Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.)
- Past or current civil site or land development project experience in New York City or the large metropolitan area.
- Demonstrated effective leadership across large groups of employees.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Effective delegation skills.
- Collaboration.
- Ability to hold others accountable.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $150,000 to $215,000 per year (depending on qualifications)
INTRODUCTION
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Civil/Site team in New York City! The Department Manager is responsible for the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative and financial aspects of their department and represents the firm as an expert in their specific department field. Manages the department in order to provide cost-effective services to various project managers, staff, and other employees in a manner which produces an adequate profit for the company.
Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership, strategic/managerial direction, and guidance for a discipline to achieve established financial and growth goals for the discipline.
- Has primary responsibility for overall productivity, profitability, client satisfaction, and quality of work throughout the discipline.
- Develops, executes, and leads discipline marketing and business development strategies in collaboration with the Corporate Marketing and Business Development teams.
- Evaluate and monitor proposal development and contract execution throughout the discipline ensuring compliance with Company standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate and monitor billing and collections throughout the discipline ensuring compliance with Company standard operating procedures while meeting or exceeding discipline financial goals.
- Serves as a resource for the leadership team throughout the discipline.
- Consistently monitors the backlog of work and the sharing of resources within the discipline, maximizing staff utilization. Reviews staff utilization regularly and promptly addresses staff not meeting utilization goals.
- Actively involved with business development and the cross-selling of all company services.
- Prepares for the future state of the discipline through succession planning in a timely manner.
- Holds people managers within the discipline accountable for fostering staff professional development, monitoring staffing/recruiting activity, and effectively managing employee relations.
- Complies with and ensures others' compliance with all CED policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Health and Safety Program.
- Collaborates with the Discipline Safety Coordinator on implementing and complying with the Health and Safety Program as it specifically relates to their discipline.
- Travels (via car or airplane) regularly to the various regions and offices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- 15+ Years of progressive leadership and managerial experience in related field.
- Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.)
- Past or current civil site or land development project experience in New York City or the large metropolitan area.
- Demonstrated effective leadership across large groups of employees.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Effective delegation skills.
- Collaboration.
- Ability to hold others accountable.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $150,000 to $215,000 per year (depending on qualifications)
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Who's Hiring
- MBE CPAs21
- ECS Limited12
- Burns & McDonnell9
- Michael Baker International6
- Colliers Engineering & Design5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services32
- Accounting & Auditing21
- Technology & Software5
- Manufacturing4
- Retail2
Senior Level Department Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level department manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have already led teams through complexity, not just supervised day-to-day tasks. Highlight specific outcomes you owned, such as cost reductions, productivity improvements, or successful department-wide initiatives. Cross-functional experience and a demonstrated ability to develop other managers are strong differentiators. Tailor your application to show strategic thinking, not just operational competence.
Which companies hire senior level department managers?
Companies hiring senior level department managers right now include MBE CPAs, ECS Limited, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises managing complex operations and mid-size organizations building out leadership depth across multiple departments.
Are there remote senior level department manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid arrangements are common given the team leadership component of these roles. About 55% of senior level department manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with availability varying significantly by industry and employer. Sectors like technology and consulting tend to offer more location flexibility than manufacturing or healthcare operations.
What makes a department manager role senior level?
Senior level department manager roles go beyond managing daily operations. They involve setting department-wide strategy, owning budgets and performance outcomes, and leading other managers or senior individual contributors. Employers expect the ability to align department goals with organizational priorities, mentor rising leaders, and drive change across complex, cross-functional environments without close oversight from above.
Which industries hire the most senior level department managers?
Senior Level department manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Accounting & Auditing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to operate at a scale that requires experienced managers who can run large teams, manage significant budgets, and maintain performance across multiple functions simultaneously.