Senior Manager, Civil Engineering - (pe)

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bentonville, AR

Senior Manager, Civil Engineering role at Walmart focused on leading the execution of complex real estate and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design, permitting, site planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing consultants, and driving cost-effective solutions. The role also involves team leadership, coaching, and fostering continuous improvement within the civil engineering domain for Walmart Real Estate.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, setting priorities, and removing barriers to performance.
  2. Champion company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, fostering a culture of belonging and compliance.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of current plans and initiatives, consult with stakeholders, and apply suggestions for improvement to ensure business needs are met.
  4. Oversee external civil engineering consultants by establishing deliverables and timelines, ensuring documentation accuracy, and reviewing compliance with Walmart’s standards and specifications.
  5. Manage the civil design process for real estate initiatives, coordinate with consultants and legal partners, resolve design and construction issues, and review design changes.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field and 3 years’ experience in real estate development, engineering or architectural design, construction management, project management, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in real estate development, engineering or architectural design, construction management, project management, or related area.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Extensive experience in civil engineering design, project management, and site planning within complex real estate development environments.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Strong expertise in cost containment strategies, including identifying inefficiencies and recommending design alternatives.
  • Demonstrated skill in managing external consultants, ensuring compliance with codes, and overseeing project deliverables and timelines.
  • Ability to resolve complex construction and design issues while maintaining alignment with company standards and operational goals.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.

What the JD emphasized

  • Licensed Professional Engineer