Transportation Design Division Manager

About the role

This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape the direction of a division, influence how transportation projects are delivered, and build a high-performing team in a growing market. You’ll play a key role in delivering impactful projects while helping expand our transportation presence and reputation. We’re seeking a licensed engineer who thrives in a client-facing leadership role — someone who can balance technical excellence with operational oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Transportation Design Division, including project managers and design staff
• Oversee multiple transportation design projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance
• Serve as a senior client contact for transportation-related work
• Support and drive business development efforts, including client relationships and pursuits
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the transportation division and expand market presence
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a strong team culture and technical excellence
• Ensure consistent application of QA/QC processes and high-quality project delivery
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in project oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for North Dakota required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation design or related infrastructure
• Experience managing teams and leading complex projects
• Strong understanding of project management principles (budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC)
• Experience working with NDDOT and/or public agency clients
• Proficiency in relevant design and production tools

What You’ll Get to Do

Lead and manage the Transportation Design Division, including project managers and design staff
Oversee multiple transportation design projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance
Serve as a senior client contact for transportation-related work
Support and drive business development efforts, including client relationships and pursuits
Collaborate with leadership to grow the transportation division and expand market presence
Mentor and develop staff, fostering a strong team culture and technical excellence
Ensure consistent application of QA/QC processes and high-quality project delivery
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in project oversight