Public Works Division Manager

Overview

Lead public works projects, manage teams, budgets, and client relations in ND.

Key Responsibilities

• coordination
• project planning
• budget management
• risk management
• quality assurance
• reporting

Tasks

Lead coordination efforts across project teams, ensuring alignment with goals. Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Monitor project deliverables to uphold the highest quality standards. Proactively identify risks and implement strategies to mitigate them. Mentor and guide a talented team of engineers and designers. Manage project budgets and collaborate with financial teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Leverage your relationships and expertise to identify, market, and secure new opportunities. Provide consistent updates on project progress, milestones, and performance metrics. Established relationships with North Dakota municipalities, districts, and agencies. -Lead coordination efforts across project teams, ensuring alignment with goals. -Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes. -Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. -Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. -Monitor project deliverables to uphold the highest quality standards. -Proactively identify risks and implement strategies to mitigate them. -Mentor and guide a talented team of engineers and designers. -Manage project budgets and collaborate with financial teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. -Leverage your relationships and expertise to identify, market, and secure new opportunities. -Provide consistent updates on project progress, milestones, and performance metrics. -Established relationships with North Dakota municipalities, districts, and agencies.

Requirements

• pe license
• civil3d
• civil engineering
• leadership
• project management
• proposal writing

What You Bring

Experience in proposal writing, contract management, and client relations. A track record of securing and managing projects within North Dakota. A North Dakota Professional Engineer License (or eligibility for reciprocity within six months of hire). Proficiency in Civil3D design software. Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact on your community? Civil Science is looking for an experienced and driven Public Works Division Manager to join our dynamic team in Williston, Dickinson, or Fargo, North Dakota office. This is your chance to lead meaningful projects that shape public infrastructure while growing both personally and professionally with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. A history of successfully managing project teams and mentoring staff. Expertise in civil engineering services, including public works infrastructure design, land surveying, construction oversight, and planning. Proven leadership and organizational skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. 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). Knowledge of municipal design codes. -Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. -Experience in proposal writing, contract management, and client relations. -Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -A track record of securing and managing projects within North Dakota. -A North Dakota Professional Engineer License (or eligibility for reciprocity within six months of hire). -Proficiency in Civil3D design software. -A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. -A history of successfully managing project teams and mentoring staff. -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. -Expertise in civil engineering services, including public works infrastructure design, land surveying, construction oversight, and planning. -Proven leadership and organizational skills. -Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. -Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. -Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times. -Knowledge of municipal design codes.

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Benefits

At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team! -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. -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.

About Civil Science

-Operates from multiple offices across the western U.S., serving both public and private clients. -Typical projects include civil design, land development, road and highway planning, and utility coordination. -Expertise spans surveying, transportation networks, infrastructure engineering, and technical project planning. -Stands out for using tools like SOLIDWORKS, MySQL, and Bentley to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes. -Combines decades of regional experience with responsive, multidisciplinary teams to tackle challenging civil projects.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-case‑by‑case evaluation for sponsorship of temporary or permanent work visas (e.g., e‑3, h‑1b, h‑1b1, tn).

Security Clearance

-must pass a criminal background check and a driving record review.