Utah Market Practice Builder

Parametrix; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Parametrix, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm, seeks an experienced Utah Market Practice Builder - Civil Engineering/Planning for the Sandy office. You will lead business development, oversee projects, mentor staff, and engage with key clients in Utah, Wasatch Front region, and neighboring states.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering/planning with at least 5 in leadership; PE license in Utah preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, planning, or a related field with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with public and private sector clients (e.g., UDOT, Wasatch Front Regional Council).
• Provide high-level oversight for office projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality control, and budgets/schedules.
• Mentor staff, foster professional growth, involve team members in business development and client connections.
• Serve as the primary contact for key clients and stakeholders in the region.
• Align the Salt Lake City office goals with Southwest Region strategic objectives.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

Recognized as a top workplace, we’re committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well‑being of our people.

About the Opportunity

Parametrix is seeking an experienced and dynamic Utah Market Practice Builder - Civil Engineering/Planning for our office located in Sandy, Utah. This position will join our existing leadership team and help drive strategic growth. The Market Practice Builder leads business development efforts and ensures the successful delivery of projects in transportation, traffic engineering, and planning based on their expertise. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise, client relationship skills, and a passion for advancing Parametrix’s mission of delivering inspired solutions in the Southwest region (Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and California).

Your Role on the Team

• Business Development: Drive growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with public and private sector clients, such as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), Wasatch Front Regional Council, and local municipalities.
• Project Management and Oversight: Provide high‑level oversight for office projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality control, and adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop staff, fostering professional growth, involving team members in business development and client connections, and building a cohesive team. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to grow the office’s capacity and expertise.
• Client and Community Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders in the region.
• Strategic Planning: Participate with Utah leadership to align the Salt Lake City office’s goals with the Southwest Region strategic objectives.

What You Bring to the Team

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah or the ability to obtain within six months is preferred but not required, depending on the candidate’s background.
• Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, planning, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and working with Utah-based clients (e.g., UDOT, local governments) is highly desirable.

Why Join Parametrix?

As a 100% employee‑owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits

Our Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long‑term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance‑based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work

Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements

We understand the importance of work‑life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee‑owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in‑office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Salary Range

$180,000 USD - $200,000 USD

Compensation

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee‑owners, we are eligible for performance‑based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.

Our Commitment to You

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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