Wisconsin Transportation Director

Baxter & Woodman, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

401k plans

Employee Stock Ownership program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements including W

home on half Fridays

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a senior professional to lead business development and marketing for our Wisconsin Transportation Group. You will identify opportunities, nurture client relationships, and work with leadership on staffing and growth.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in civil/project management, a Wisconsin P.E., and strong technical writing. We offer robust benefits, including healthcare, 401k, ESOP, PTO, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in design and project management of transportation, structural, stormwater, or general civil projects.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and proposals.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers, clients, customers and the public.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for our Wisconsin Transportation Group.
• Provide training and mentorship for Wisconsin Transportation Group staff (approx. 8 employees and growing).
• Be responsible to client managers/technical staff regarding pursuit of business development and marketing opportunities in Wisconsin.
• Assist other practice leads with business development based on existing relationships.
• Work with leadership on staffing, utilization, hiring, and training needs.
• Make frequent contact with clients in Milwaukee County and surrounding areas, monitor client satisfaction.
• Help prepare project-specific proposals and participate in project interviews.
• Engage prospective clients, understand issues, identify opportunities to support these clients.
• Monitor Transportation Wisconsin Group billings and marketing expenses.
• Contribute to design of civil engineering projects when necessary.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

Proposal writing

Client relations

Mentorship

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) Wisconsin

Job description

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with business development and marketing efforts for our Wisconsin Transportation Group, while also identifying and pursuing areas of company growth across all work disciplines in Wisconsin.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for our Wisconsin Transportation Group.
• Provide training and mentorship for Wisconsin Transportation Group (approx. 8 employees and growing).
• Be responsible to client managers/technical staff regarding pursuit of business development and marketing opportunities in Wisconsin.
• Assist other work discipline practice leads with business development based on existing relationships.
• Work with the B&W leadership team and Human Resources on staffing needs, utilization, hiring, and training needs.
• Make frequent contact with clients in Milwaukee County and surrounding areas, monitor client satisfaction and ensure that their requests are responded to.
• Help prepare project-specific proposals and participate in project interviews.
• Engage prospective clients, understand their issues, identify opportunities to support these clients.
• Work with Transportation Group Leader to monitor Transportation Wisconsin Group billings and marketing expense.
• Complete or participate in the design of civil engineering projects, when necessary.

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin.

Must-haves, what you will bring

• 20 or more years of experience in the design and project management of transportation, structural, stormwater, or general civil projects.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and proposals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• WisDOT experience preferred.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $140,000– $165,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits -

• This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support.
• Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses.
• Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules.
• Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer.