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What is a core director?

Core Directors are senior-level professionals who oversee and manage the operations of core facilities or departments within an organization, often in research institutions, universities, or large corporations. Their role involves coordinating resources, supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the core’s services meet the needs of internal and external clients. Core Directors also play a key role in budgeting, strategic planning, and implementing best practices to support the organization's research or business objectives. They often serve as the primary point of contact for users seeking access to specialized facilities or services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a core director?

To thrive as a Core Director, you need expertise in laboratory management, budgeting, and a relevant advanced degree (such as a PhD or MS) in a scientific discipline. Familiarity with core facility management software, advanced instrumentation, and compliance regulations is typically required, along with certifications in areas like lab safety or project management. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills set exceptional Core Directors apart by enabling effective team coordination and stakeholder engagement. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring efficient core facility operations, high-quality research support, and sustainable resource management.

What are some typical challenges a core director might face when overseeing cross-functional teams?

Core Directors often encounter the challenge of aligning goals and communication across diverse teams, such as engineering, marketing, and operations. Balancing competing priorities while ensuring that all departments remain focused on the organization's strategic objectives can be complex. Additionally, adapting leadership styles to suit different team dynamics and resolving conflicts efficiently are key aspects of the role. Successful Core Directors foster a collaborative environment by facilitating regular check-ins, clearly defining expectations, and promoting transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

What are the most commonly searched types of Core jobs in California?

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What cities in California are hiring for Core Director jobs?

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Infographic showing various Core Director job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Senior Director of Civil Engineering - Regional Practice Leader

Roseville, CA • On-site

Core States Group
Engineering Professional Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Core States Groupexternal

$200K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and grow regional civil engineering practices across the West Region with accountability for client service, team performance, overall financial performance, quality, and sustainable growth.

  • Develop and execute regional practice strategies aligned with business objectives, market opportunities, and client priorities.

  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing regional civil engineering teams with leadership depth across offices, disciplines, and practices.

Job description

  

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.


Why This Opportunity Matters

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the next stage of Core States Group’s regional civil engineering platform. The Senior Director of Civil Engineering - Regional Practice Leader will influence how regional businesses grow, how teams develop, how clients experience Core States, and how our reputation is strengthened across the nation.

This role is for a proven leader who wants broader impact: building stronger regional practices, deeper leadership capacity, greater market presence, and a culture of excellence across priority office markets.


Summary of the Role

The Senior Director of Civil Engineering - Regional Practice Leader, is responsible for growing, strengthening, and leading Core States Group's regional civil engineering practices across the West Region.

This leader will build strong teams, expand client relationships, develop leaders, improve practice performance, and drive sustainable growth across Core States Group's regional businesses. The right candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong business judgement, technical credibility, and the ability to build trust with clients, teams, and executive leadership.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow regional civil engineering practices across the West Region with accountability for client service, team performance, overall financial performance, quality, and sustainable growth.
  • Develop and execute regional practice strategies aligned with Core States Group’s business objectives, market opportunities, and client priorities.
  • Strengthen local brand recognition, operational density, cultural density, and regional market presence in priority office markets.
  • Identify growth opportunities within existing and emerging markets and help position Core States for long-term regional success.
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing regional civil engineering teams with leadership depth across offices, disciplines, and practices.
  • Create a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, service, and continuous improvement.
  • Strengthen client relationships by understanding client needs, anticipating challenges, and positioning Core States as a trusted advisor.
  • Partner with market leaders and technical teams to support strategic pursuits and expand regional opportunities.
  • Help teams communicate the Core States value proposition clearly, including integrated delivery, responsiveness, technical quality, speed to market, cost certainty, and practical business solutions.
  • Promote strong delivery practices related to scope management, schedule performance, budget accountability, quality, client communication, and project execution.
  • Use performance data, client feedback, and business insight to identify trends, address gaps, and improve predictability across the practice.


Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by the degree to which the Senior Director of Civil Engineering - Regional Practice Leader strengthens Core States Group's reputation, builds a culture of excellence, and advances the performance and visibility of our regional civil engineering practices across the West Region.

  • Stronger local brand recognition and regional market presence in priority office markets.
  • A culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across regional businesses.
  • Sustainable practice growth and improved overall financial performance.
  • Stronger leadership depth and talent development across regional teams.
  • Stronger client relationships, increased responsiveness, and expanded repeat business.
  • Greater consistency in quality, communication, and delivery across regional civil engineering practices.


Qualifications

We are looking for a senior civil engineering leader with strong business judgement, practice leadership capability, technical credibility, and the ability to lead both growth and execution. The right leader must understand how to run and grow a regional practice as a business, not simply manage engineering production. 

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline required.
  • Professional Engineering license strongly preferred.
  • MBA, advanced business degree, or demonstrated business leadership experience strongly preferred.
  • Significant civil engineering leadership experience, including responsibility for client relationships, team leadership, program delivery, overall financial performance, and operational execution.
  • Demonstrated success leading national client programs, scaling delivery teams, improving operational performance, or managing complex client portfolios.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate client growth opportunities, financial performance, staffing, resource planning, workload management, and operational priorities.
  • Strong understanding of civil engineering delivery for multi-site, national, or programmatic clients, including scope, schedule, budget, permitting, quality, and client communication.
  • Experience in civil site development, multi-site engineering, land development, infrastructure, national accounts, or related growth markets.
  • Ability to lead through influence, build trust, align teams, mentor leaders, and communicate effectively with clients, teams, and company leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product.


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