Public Works Division Manager

Civil Science•Fargo, ND

21h•Remote

About The Position

Civil Science, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Public Works Division Manager to build and lead its growing public works division across North Dakota. The role offers autonomy to shape strategy, mentor a team, drive business growth, and build ownership in the firm while delivering innovative public works solutions. This can be a remote role, but applicants must be based in North Dakota.

Requirements

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.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

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.