Florida Civil / Municipal Growth Leader

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated seeks a Florida Civil/Municipal Growth Leader to set vision, drive growth, and represent SEH with municipalities across the state. Ideal candidate will have deep Florida municipal relationships, strong local reputation, and ability to win work while mentoring talent for exceptional delivery.

Located in or near Tallahassee, the role leverages SEH's national reach and 100% employee-owned culture, offering competitive benefits and long-term impact in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in setting and executing market strategy.
• Expert at orchestrating cross-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.
• Deep, established executive network across Florida, with strong market presence.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute market strategy to drive growth for Florida municipal clients.
• Lead and mentor teams to deliver multidisciplinary projects efficiently and at scale.
• Win work, expand client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence for municipal projects.

Skills

Market strategy

Leadership

Client relationships

Cross-disciplinary teams

Municipal sector knowledge

Professional Engineer Florida

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) Florida

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Florida Civil / Municipal Growth Leader to join our talented Civil team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

“I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!” – GIS Analyst

“What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one‑on‑one conversations ranging from ‘How are you?’ to ‘What do you think would help the company?’ SEH, that’s who.” – Civil Engineering Technician

“Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!” – Sr Financial Analyst

“It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!” – Civil Engineer

“This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit.” – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

The Florida Civil / Municipal Growth Leader will be responsible for setting the vision, driving strategic growth, and representing SEH as a trusted partner to municipalities throughout the state, while leveraging the resources, expertise, and national reach of a growing firm. SEH is seeking an instinctive and proven municipal civil engineering leader to guide and grow our Florida practice, building on an established and capable team already serving communities across the Florida Panhandle and beyond. This role is designed for a respected industry professional with deep municipal relationships, a strong local reputation, and the ability to lead collaboratively by winning work, mentoring talent, and delivering exceptional results. This opportunity is open to candidates residing near Tallahassee, Panama City, Destin, Pensacola, Fort Meyers, FL, or wherever else your strengths may lead us!

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership in setting and executing market strategy, aligning project delivery and business development to drive sustained, profitable growth
• Expert at orchestrating cross disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects efficiently and at scale
• Trusted partner to senior internal leaders, shaping growth strategies and evaluating high impact market opportunities
• Deep, established executive network across Florida, with strong market presence and influence
• Proven market builder with a consistent record of winning, expanding, and retaining client relationships
• Motivated by ownership and long term impact, joining SEH as an employee owner with direct accountability for the success, growth, and legacy of the market and work they lead
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the state of Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years of experience leading market or regional growth strategies, with accountability for business development, client expansion, and delivery performance
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex, multidisciplinary project portfolios, balancing strategic vision with operational execution
• Ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level, partnering with internal leaders to shape investment priorities and long-term growth plans
• Prior experience in, or strong alignment with, an employee‑owned organization, embracing shared accountability for growth, profitability, and legacy

Who We Are Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility.

SEH is an employee‑owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee‑owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $140,000 and $180,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

#LI-AA1 Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee‑owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee‑owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.