Higher Ed Campus Growth Lead - Civil Engineering

Thomas & Hutton; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton, a private employee-owned firm, seeks a Higher Education Market Sector Leader in the Southeast. You will lead campus planning, infrastructure, and capital improvement initiatives, building relationships with colleges and universities while guiding major projects from pursuit to delivery.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of relevant experience, and a strategic, collaborative approach to expanding our service line across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of experience in consulting, project management, business development, or higher education-related work.
• Experience working with colleges, universities, or institutional clients preferred.
• Understanding of higher education planning, procurement processes, capital improvement programs, funding strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, lead pursuits, and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of Thomas & Hutton's Higher Education Market Sector throughout the Southeast.
• Build and strengthen relationships with colleges, universities, campus planners, facilities leaders, and higher education stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities with higher education institutions.
• Lead proposal development, pursuit strategies, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout campus planning, design, and implementation efforts.
• Provide senior-level leadership on campus development, infrastructure, planning, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs.
• Guide clients through planning initiatives, procurement processes, stakeholder engagement, funding opportunities, and project implementation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Thomas & Hutton, a private employee-owned firm, seeks a Higher Education Market Sector Leader in the Southeast. You will lead campus planning, infrastructure, and capital improvement initiatives, building relationships with colleges and universities while guiding major projects from pursuit to delivery.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of relevant experience, and a strategic, collaborative approach to expanding our service line across multiple offices.