Public Works Division Manager - Idaho Falls

About the Role

Civil Science is seeking a Public Works Division Manager to lead and grow our Public Works practice across Idaho. We have an established municipal practice in Idaho — water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway projects — and we're looking for the right leader to grow it. Your work will directly support the communities these systems serve, and your leadership will determine how the division develops from here. We're looking for an experienced Professional Engineer who can balance business development, client relationships, project delivery, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Civil Science's Idaho Public Works Division
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients throughout Idaho
• Serve as executive-level client contact for public works and municipal infrastructure projects
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, schedules, staffing, and quality management
• Lead business development efforts including pursuits, proposals, interviews, and strategic planning
• Mentor, supervise, and develop engineers, project managers, designers, and technical staff
• Implement division-wide QA/QC standards and project delivery best practices
• Collaborate as a team on staffing plans, financial performance, and market growth
• Build long-term client partnerships that generate sustainable backlog and repeat business
• Help recruit and develop future leaders within the Idaho Public Works team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Idaho or ability to obtain within six months)
• 12+ years of experience in municipal/public works infrastructure
• Extensive experience with water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway projects
• Strong project management and QA/QC leadership experience
• Experience supervising technical staff and project managers
• Business development experience including proposal development and client management
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to travel throughout Idaho to support clients and project teams

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in municipal infrastructure and public works
• Strong business development and client relationship skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities
• Passion for growing people, clients, and business

Skills That Stand Out

• Existing relationships with Idaho municipalities and public agencies
• Experience building or expanding a Public Works practice
• Proposal leadership, contract negotiation, and fee development experience
• Familiarity with Idaho DEQ, local highway districts, and municipal procurement processes
• Experience leading strategic growth initiatives within an engineering consulting firm

Benefits

• Ownership in Your Future: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for career growth and retirement savings
• Room to Grow: Agile structure with opportunities to take ownership of projects and explore new roles
• Work-Life Harmony: Flexibility to ensure career complements personal life
• Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time Employees):
  • Three weeks of PTO
  • Eight holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401K plan

About Civil Science

Civil Science is a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise in civil engineering. Our team partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. We invest in our people, offering unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review. Civil Science evaluates work visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis.