Transportation Design Division Manager

TL;DR

Transportation Design Division Manager (Civil Engineering): Lead and grow the transportation design practice in North Dakota, overseeing multiple projects, teams, and business development with an accent on quality delivery, client relationships, and market expansion. Focus on balancing strategic leadership, technical oversight, and staff mentoring to drive division success.

Location: Remote role, but applicants must be based in North Dakota due to business requirements. Offices in Dickinson, Fargo, Williston.

Company

100% employee-owned civil engineering firm with over 40 years of expertise partnering with public and private sector clients on innovative infrastructure solutions.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the Transportation Design Division, including project managers and design staff
• Oversee multiple transportation design projects for quality, schedule, and budget performance
• Serve as senior client contact and drive business development efforts
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the division and expand market presence
• Mentor staff, foster team culture, and ensure QA/QC processes
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on project oversight

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license for North Dakota required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years in transportation design or related infrastructure
• Experience managing teams and leading complex projects
• Strong project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC)
• Experience with NDDOT and/or public agency clients
• Proficiency in relevant design and production tools
• Valid driver’s license; able to pass criminal background and driving record review

Nice to have

• Experience leading a division or specialty group in an engineering firm
• Track record of implementing new tools, processes, or innovations
• Active involvement in industry organizations or technical committees
• Business development experience with proposals and client engagement
• Experience across multiple offices or disciplines

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned with ESOP for shared success and retirement savings
• Agile structure for ownership, growth, and minimal corporate red tape
• Work-life harmony with flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 holidays, medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401K
• Culture grounded in CORE values: Community, Ownership, Relationships, Excellence