Your Role
You will lead multidisciplinary projects within the transportation civil design group while simultaneously advancing FHU's presence across all service areas in Utah. You'll build client relationships, pursue high-impact opportunities, and drive growth across the region.
Primary Responsibilities Project Delivery & Management - Manage the successful delivery of projects in the transportation civil design group, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
- Collaborate with practice leaders and technical staff across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
- Provide strong client service and cultivate long-term partnerships through consistent communication and problem-solving.
- Lead or contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC reviews.
- Be a technical resource for junior staff and an industry expert in specific technical areas within the transportation civil design group
Business Development & Strategic Growth - Assist in executing a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU's goals.
- Leverage your established relationships with public agencies, municipalities, CDOT, and/or private sector clients to generate project leads and secure new work.
- Actively engage in networking events, professional associations, and industry conferences to elevate FHU's visibility.
- Identify and track leads, support go/no-go decisions, and lead proposal strategy and development.
- Coordinate and lead pursuit teams, including premarketing efforts, interviews, scoping and contract negotiations.
- Serve as a mentor to junior staff in client engagement and pursuit strategies.
Team Leadership & Culture Building - Act as a local ambassador of FHU's mission and values, contributing to a positive and inclusive office culture.
- Partner with Office Leads and Regional Directors on strategic hires and staff development.
- Inspire and develop the next generation of leaders by providing guidance and mentorship to emerging project managers and junior staff.
RequirementsRequired: - Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (e.g., civil engineering, urban/transportation planning, environmental sciences, etc.)
- 10+ years of experience in the transportation industry, with 5+ years of proven project management experience
- Strong, established network in Colorado with a record of winning and delivering transportation work
- Proven experience leading proposals and winning work across public-sector clients
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across internal departments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: - Professional Engineer license
- Cross-disciplinary awareness of transportation-related services and funding sources
- Experience working with project management tools
- Experience mentoring or managing staff
- Deep knowledge of transportation policies, processes and key decision makers
The pay for this position has a range of $125,000 - $175,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, we are currently offering a substantial sign-on bonus for this role.
Application deadline: 7/20/2026
BenefitsOur benefits package includes:
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
- Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
- 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
- Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
- Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
- Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups
