Public Works Division Manager - Fargo

Civil Science; Fargo (ND); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee ownership

PTO 3 weeks

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Business development

Relationship-building

Communication

Formazione

Professional Engineer (ND)

Descrizione del lavoro

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Public Works Division Manager to lead our public works practice in North Dakota. As a Division Manager, you'll report to the Area Manager and oversee Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and support staff within the Public Works Division. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed engineer who thrives in team leadership, business development, and delivering technical excellence.

Division Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the public works division, aligned with company goals.

• Lead division level planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.

• Drive division-level quality, risk management, and safety compliance.

• Develop staff through mentoring, hiring, and company performance management programs.

• Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for the ND public works market, including identifying new clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and overseeing proposal development.

• Monitor municipal funding cycles and position the Division for upcoming opportunities.

• Cultivate long-term relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• North Dakota PE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• 12+ years of experience with strong technical background in public works and civil infrastructure projects specifically involving water, sewer, storm sewer and land development.

• Proven ability to develop and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota public works market.

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout North Dakota and potentially in surrounding states.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

• Must be able to work on active construction sites, which may include uneven terrain, exposure to varying weather conditions, and moderate to high noise levels.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking

• Financial acumen

• Business development & relationship-building

• Leadership & talent acquisition/development

• Technical and North Dakota regulatory/funding expertise, particularly involving wet infrastructure

• Communication & negotiation skills

Why Join Civil Science?

• Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.

• Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.

• Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.

• Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

About Civil Science

Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.

At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team!

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.