Civil Engineering Business Leader
Burgess & Niple · Erie, PA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Drive the growth of our transportation practice across the region, combining strategic business development with strong leadership to expand client relationships, develop future leaders, and shape a thriving market presence. This is an opportunity to shape a market, strengthen client partnerships, develop future leaders, and create lasting impact through transportation solutions that move communities forward.
Responsibilities
- Create and execute a growth strategy for the transportation engineering practice, identifying new markets, pursuits, and partnerships while deepening trusted client relationships
- Serve as a visible market leader who brings ideas forward, opens doors, and positions the firm for long-term success in the region
- Lead and support project delivery with a strong focus on client experience, collaboration, and successful outcomes
- Build a financially strong and sustainable practice by managing budgets, schedules, risk, performance, and growth goals
- Develop, mentor, and empower project managers and engineers, creating opportunities for others to grow alongside the practice
- Foster collaboration across local and regional offices, connecting people, ideas, and technical expertise to deliver exceptional work
- Encourage staff engagement in professional societies, networking, and industry leadership to expand visibility and strengthen relationships
- Represent the firm as an established transportation leader at client meetings, industry events, professional organizations, and strategic pursuits
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or another applicable field required
- 15+ years of transportation industry experience, including a strong understanding of project delivery from pursuit through completion
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required
- Proven ability to grow business, develop opportunities, and maintain a strong network of client and industry relationships in the civil engineering sector
- Strong understanding of consulting industry practices, project delivery, and client service excellence
- Proven leadership experience managing teams, coordinating resources, and driving organizational performance
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, foster collaboration, and develop high-performing teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with clients, teams, and industry partners
- Entrepreneurial, self-directed mindset with the confidence to take initiative, make connections, and turn opportunities into results
- Servant leadership approach grounded in collaboration, integrity, innovation, excellence, and a commitment to developing others