***This can be a remote role, but applicants must be based in North Dakota due to business requirements***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.
- 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- Have a Professional Engineer License (PE) in North Dakota.
- 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.
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.
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).
