Civil Science is looking for a driven and strategic Transportation Design Division Manager to lead and grow our transportation design practice in North Dakota

***This can be a remote role, but applicants must be based in North Dakota due to business requirements.***

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. This role requires a leader who can guide project managers, oversee multiple projects, drive quality, and contribute to business development and division growth.

At Civil Science, you won’t just lead — you’ll have a stake in what we’re building. As a 100% employee-owned company, every success is shared. Our culture is grounded in our CORE values—Community, Ownership, Relationships, and Excellence—giving you the platform to grow your career and play a key role in shaping the future of our transportation division.

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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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

What Qualifications You’ll Need:

• 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 Will Help You Stand Out:

• Experience leading a division or specialty group within an engineering firm
• Proven track record of implementing new tools, processes, or innovations
• Active involvement in industry organizations or technical committees
• Business development experience, including proposals and client engagement
• Experience working across multiple offices or disciplines

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Public Works Division Manager to lead our public works practice in North Dakota. As a Division Manager, you'll report to the Area Manager and oversee Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and support staff within the Public Works Division.  This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed engineer who thrives in team leadership, business development, and delivering technical excellence.

***This can be a remote role, but applicants must be based in North Dakota due to business requirements***

Division Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the public works division, aligned with company goals.
• Lead division level planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Drive division-level quality, risk management, and safety compliance.
• Develop staff through mentoring, hiring, and company performance management programs.
• Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for the ND public works market, including identifying new clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and overseeing proposal development.
• Monitor municipal funding cycles and position the Division for upcoming opportunities.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• North Dakota PE
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 12+ years of experience with strong technical background in public works and civil infrastructure projects specifically involving water, sewer, storm sewer and land development.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota public works market.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout North Dakota and potentially in surrounding states.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work on active construction sites, which may include uneven terrain, exposure to varying weather conditions, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Financial acumen
• Business development & relationship-building
• Leadership & talent acquisition/development
• Technical and North Dakota regulatory/funding expertise, particularly involving wet infrastructure
• Communication & negotiation skills

Ready to lead with ownership? Civil Science, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Public Works Division Manager to build and lead our growing public works division across North Dakota. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, mentor a talented team, drive business growth, and build real ownership in the firm—all while delivering the innovative public works solutions that strengthen communities.

***This can be a remote role, but applicants must be based in North Dakota due to business requirements***

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the public works division, aligned with company goals.
• Lead division level planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Drive division-level quality, risk management, and safety compliance.
• Develop staff through mentoring, hiring, and company performance management programs.
• Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations.
• Lead business development efforts for the ND public works market, including identifying new clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and overseeing proposal development.
• Monitor municipal funding cycles and position the Division for upcoming opportunities.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Have a Professional Engineer License (PE) in North Dakota.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 12+ years of experience with strong technical background in public works and civil infrastructure projects specifically involving water, sewer, storm sewer and land development.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota public works market.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout North Dakota and potentially in surrounding states.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work on active construction sites, which may include uneven terrain, exposure to varying weather conditions, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Civil Science is seeking a highly experienced and driven Survey Division Manager to lead and expand our survey program across North Dakota. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a licensed surveyor who thrives at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, and team development.

You’ll step into a visible, high-impact role with the ability to shape the direction of our survey practice in a growing market. From guiding division strategy and overseeing project delivery to building strong relationships with public agencies and identifying new opportunities, you’ll play a critical role in both stabilizing and scaling our presence across the region.

We’re looking for a leader who enjoys building teams, client relationships, and long-term success. Someone who can balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution, while mentoring staff and driving a culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strategic thinking
• Financial acumen
• Business development & relationship-building
• Leadership & talent acquisition/development
• Communication & negotiation skills

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities
  • Set strategic direction for the survey division that is aligned with company goals.
  • Lead division level planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
  • Drive division-level quality, risk management, and safety compliance.
  • Develop staff through mentoring, hiring, and company performance management programs.
  • Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations
• Business Development Responsibilities
  • Lead business development efforts for the ND survey market, including identifying new clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and overseeing proposal development.
  • Monitor funding cycles and position the Division for upcoming opportunities.
  • Cultivate long-term relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.

What Qualifications You’ll Need:

• North Dakota Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not mandatory
• 12+ years of surveying experience with strong technical depth.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota surveying market.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout North Dakota and potentially in surrounding states.
• Proven experience overseeing and managing multi-project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, think critically, and support multiple departments simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management: budgeting, scheduling, quality control, resource planning.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and uphold quality management processes.
• Ability to balance technical work with operational and strategic responsibilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to work on active construction sites—including uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Frequent physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Civil Science is seeking a highly experienced and driven Survey Division Manager to lead and expand our survey program across North Dakota. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a licensed surveyor who thrives at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, and team development.

You’ll step into a visible, high-impact role with the ability to shape the direction of our survey practice in a growing market. From guiding division strategy and overseeing project delivery to building strong relationships with public agencies and identifying new opportunities, you’ll play a critical role in both stabilizing and scaling our presence across the region.

We’re looking for a leader who enjoys building teams, client relationships, and long-term success. Someone who can balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution, while mentoring staff and driving a culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strategic thinking
• Financial acumen
• Business development & relationship-building
• Leadership & talent acquisition/development
• Communication & negotiation skills

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities
  • Set strategic direction for the survey division that is aligned with company goals.
  • Lead division level planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
  • Drive division-level quality, risk management, and safety compliance.
  • Develop staff through mentoring, hiring, and company performance management programs.
  • Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations
• Business Development Responsibilities
  • Lead business development efforts for the ND survey market, including identifying new clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and overseeing proposal development.
  • Monitor funding cycles and position the Division for upcoming opportunities.
  • Cultivate long-term relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.

What Qualifications You’ll Need:

• North Dakota Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not mandatory
• 12+ years of surveying experience with strong technical depth.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota surveying market.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout North Dakota and potentially in surrounding states.
• Proven experience overseeing and managing multi-project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, think critically, and support multiple departments simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management: budgeting, scheduling, quality control, resource planning.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and uphold quality management processes.
• Ability to balance technical work with operational and strategic responsibilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to work on active construction sites—including uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Frequent physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.