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.

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

Requirements

• Strong leadership and division management experience
• Proven ability to oversee multiple projects and lead project managers
• Experience in transportation design and infrastructure projects
• Ability to balance technical work with operational and strategic responsibilities
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and team-building abilities
• Demonstrated ability to drive quality and consistency across projects

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

Why Join Civil Science?

• Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
• Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
• Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
• Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.