South Carolina Transportation Market Lead — Hybrid Growth

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual bonus

Overtime for salaried employees

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. seeks a South Carolina Transportation Market Lead to build, lead, and grow the firm’s transportation platform across the state from Columbia or Charleston offices.

You will shape market strategy, lead pursuits, strengthen relationships with SCDOT and local agencies, and build a high-performing team as part of a long-term investment in the Carolinas. You will provide executive oversight on major transportation projects, represent the firm at industry conferences, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• 8+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Experience with state DOTs and public-sector agencies.
• Leadership experience in growing a transportation practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Freese and Nichols’ transportation presence in South Carolina, focusing on Columbia and statewide relationships.
• Serve as a trusted partner to SCDOT and local agencies, monitoring funding programs and upcoming opportunities.
• Partner with senior leadership on pursuits, positioning, and long-range market strategy.
• Build, mentor, and develop a transportation team including project managers and technical staff.
• Provide executive-level oversight on key projects to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, agency meetings, and professional organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc. seeks a South Carolina Transportation Market Lead to build, lead, and grow the firm’s transportation platform across the state from Columbia or Charleston offices.

You will shape market strategy, lead pursuits, strengthen relationships with SCDOT and local agencies, and build a high-performing team as part of a long-term investment in the Carolinas. You will provide executive oversight on major transportation projects, represent the firm at industry conferences, and