Senior Transportation Infrastructure Practice Leader

careers-dewberry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Practice Leader to join our Boston, MA team. In this high-visibility role you will lead transportation infrastructure projects, mentor engineers, and expand Dewberry's presence across New England.

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence in highway design with proven project delivery, business development, and people leadership skills, while building a high-performing team and strong client relationships for sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of experience in transportation, highway, roadway, or related civil engineering disciplines.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Prepare and oversee design plans, engineering estimates, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Develop conceptual and final roadway designs, including alignments, grading, drainage, utilities, traffic control, construction staging, signage, and pavement markings.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and client manager for public agencies and utility clients.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project staff.
• Drive business development initiatives that expand market presence and increase revenue growth.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on client strategies, capture plans, proposals, and pursuit efforts.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team in partnership with Operations and HR.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Massachusetts PE license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Practice Leader to join our Boston, MA team. In this high-visibility role you will lead transportation infrastructure projects, mentor engineers, and expand Dewberry's presence across New England.

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence in highway design with proven project delivery, business development, and people leadership skills, while building a high-performing team and strong client relationships for sustained growth.