Business Unit Manager

Dewberry; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 281,000 - 334,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks a Business Unit Manager to lead our Northern California operations, including Rancho Cordova, Manteca, and Fresno. This strategic role drives market growth, oversees performance, and develops client relationships with transportation, water, and infrastructure leaders across CA.

The ideal leader has a strong engineering consulting background, proven P&L accountability, and a track record of growing teams and profitable delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering is required.
• PE license required.
• 20+ years of engineering consulting experience.
• 10+ years of leadership with P&L accountability.
• Strong network in California's transportation, water, and infrastructure markets.
• Proven ability to grow teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business-unit performance including operations, financial management, strategic planning, and quality delivery.
• Develop and execute growth strategies across transportation, water, and infrastructure markets.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with public-sector clients, industry partners, and key California stakeholders.
• Drive business development and position Dewberry for pursuit and delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-office team of engineers, project managers, and professionals.
• Foster collaboration across service lines to maximize client value and opportunities.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, and succession strategies aligned with growth.
• Represent Dewberry in professional organizations and industry leadership initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Mentoring staff

Public sector

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Business Unit Manager to lead our Northern California operations, including Rancho Cordova, Manteca, and Fresno. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving market growth, overseeing business performance, developing client relationships, and leading a high-performing engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and executing regional strategy while collaborating with transportation, water, and infrastructure leaders across California and the enterprise.

The ideal candidate is a market-facing leader with a strong engineering consulting background, proven P&L responsibility, and a track record of growing teams, expanding client relationships, and delivering profitable results.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work", that haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business unit performance, including operations, financial management, strategic planning, and quality delivery.
• Develop and execute growth strategies across transportation, water, and infrastructure markets.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with public-sector clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders throughout California.
• Drive business development efforts and position Dewberry for pursuit and delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-office team of engineers, project managers, and technical professionals.
• Foster collaboration across service lines to maximize client value and expand opportunities.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, and succession strategies aligned with business growth.
• Represent Dewberry through active involvement in professional organizations and industry leadership initiatives.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 20+ years of engineering consulting experience, including significant work with public-sector clients.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing operations with P&L accountability.
• Strong network and established relationships within California's transportation, water, and infrastructure markets.
• Demonstrated success driving business growth, expanding client relationships, and leading high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while collaborating across diverse stakeholders and service lines.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Active participation in industry, professional, and community organizations preferred.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A strategic, growth-oriented business leader.
• An effective builder of client relationships and partnerships.
• A collaborative leader who inspires and develops high-performing teams.
• A skilled communicator capable of influencing clients, partners, and executive leadership.
• Passionate about driving growth, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $281,000 to $334,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.