District Director

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

About the role

Lead transformative transportation and municipal projects while shaping the future of our regional practice as a District Director. In this pivotal role, you'll develop and execute a strategic business plan, lead early project acquisition, and grow a robust practice serving public clients across transportation and municipal services, while building lasting relationships with key decision-makers at state DOTs and local governments. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic business development and talent leadership to strengthen our footprint in the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business plan in alignment with B&N core values and strategic goals, addressing market needs across transportation and municipal services
• Recruit, onboard, and develop talent, growing a robust practice to serve public clients
• Lead early project acquisition, convert existing client relationships to contract opportunities, and ensure successful project delivery meeting client expectations and financial targets
• Collaborate with Division leadership on budgeting and business projections for area operations
• Build teaming opportunities with local consultants and agencies; actively network and represent B&N in professional organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required in the state of employment
• 20+ years of proven success in leading and delivering transportation and municipal projects
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering complex projects for state and local governments in the region
• Proven business development experience with strong relationships with key public sector client decision makers

Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration
• A positive and entrepreneurial attitude, self-directed yet a team player with a focus on quality, integrity and success

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture