Civil Market Leader

Foth; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Civil Market Leader to join their Austin, TX team. The role involves managing growth initiatives in water and transportation services, enhancing client relationships, and supporting proposal development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, hold a PE license in Texas, and have at least five years of relevant experience in civil engineering projects and client interactions. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with ample professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.
• Minimum five years of experience managing civil engineering projects.
• Experience developing proposals and coordinating presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth initiatives for Water and/or Transportation services.
• Conduct contract negotiations and engage in professional organizations.
• Support market research and oversee client satisfaction activities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Proposal development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth isseekinga driven and ambitious Civil Market Leader to join our growing Austin, TX team. This role is well suited for professionals ready to take the next step in their career, as well as those with experience in client relationships and business development, who want to help expand an established and growing presence.

With an established footprint in Austin, this role will help grow our water and transportation offerings and extend our reach in nearby communities. The Civil Market Leader will cultivate new clients, enhance existing relationships, and support long‑term market growth.

You’llbe part of Foth’s Infrastructure team, a collaborative group of 180 professionals who value relationships, work/life balance, career growth, and having fun.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead growth initiatives for the Water and/or Transportation service lines within the Austin market, including development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations
• Conduct contract negotiations and engage in professional organizations, advertising, and conferences to elevate brand presence
• Support and implement opportunity pursuit strategies to increase win rates
• Identify, research, qualify, and track potential leads
• Participate in industry events and associations to stay ahead of market trends
• Collaborate withcrossfunctionalteams to align goals and achieve business growth
• Conduct or support market research as needed
• Oversee client satisfaction activities and partner engagement efforts
• Maintain business development SOPs, guidelines, and strategies related to opportunity pursuit and processing
• Interpret and respond to RFQ/RFP/RFI criteria and selection processes
• Develop strategies for proposal production and assign/schedule resources to ensuretimely,high-qualitysubmittals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
• Demonstrated experience developing proposals and coordinating pursuit presentations in the civil engineering consulting industry
• Minimum five years of experience managing civil engineering projects and client relationships
• Minimum five years working within a civil engineering consulting environment

Why Foth

Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco‑free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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