Public Works Division Leader — ESOP Growth & Impact

Civil Science, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

PTO 3 weeks

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan

Job summary

Civil Science, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks an experienced Public Works Division Manager in North Dakota. You will oversee Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and staff, driving technical excellence, leadership, and client relationships across the ND market.

This role emphasizes strategic direction, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue growth, with travel across ND and surrounding states. Join a team committed to collaboration, growth, and delivering impactful civil infrastructure

Qualifications

• ND PE license required
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 12+ years of experience in public works and civil infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to develop revenue-generating client relationships in ND public works market
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the public works division and oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Lead division-level staff development, hiring, and performance management.
• Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations.
• Lead business development efforts for ND public works market and oversee proposal development.
• Cultivate relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Business development

Relationship-building

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (ND)

Job description

Civil Science, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks an experienced Public Works Division Manager in North Dakota. You will oversee Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and staff, driving technical excellence, leadership, and client relationships across the ND market.

This role emphasizes strategic direction, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue growth, with travel across ND and surrounding states. Join a team committed to collaboration, growth, and delivering impactful civil infrastructure