Construction Division Manager - PE

Description

• Lead, manage, and mentor a division of project managers, engineers, and field staff in heavy civil and transportation construction.
• Ensure projects comply with UDOT specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage division budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Integrate software and digital tools to streamline workflows and analyze project data for continuous improvement.
• Implement best practices for project management, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, and government agencies, especially UDOT, to ensure successful execution.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, lead proposal and contract processes, and represent the division professionally.
• Track division performance metrics and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and engineering regulations.
• Aid in recruiting and expanding the construction management team across the state.

Requirements

Civil Science is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Construction Division Manager to lead and oversee transportation and infrastructure construction projects throughout Utah. The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license and bring strong experience working with UDOT standards, specifications, and project delivery methods. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing teams, budgets, schedules, and quality across complex civil and transportation projects. Furthermore, the candidate will assist in expanding the construction management team throughout the state.

Civil Science has over 40 years of expertise and partners with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative civil engineering solutions. The firm’s culture values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit, offering leadership, mentorship, and career‑growth opportunities to its employee‑owners. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and pass background and driving record checks.

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. The company evaluates sponsorship for temporary or permanent work visas on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Master’s a plus).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
• Minimum 10 years of heavy civil/transportation construction experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with UDOT projects, procedures, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of construction project management, scheduling, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel within Utah to project sites as required.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on active construction sites with uneven terrain, varying weather, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Benefits

Civil Science is a 100% employee‑owned firm that offers ownership in your future through an employee stock ownership plan, allowing you to grow your career while saving for retirement. The agile structure eliminates corporate red tape, giving you the freedom to own projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career. Work‑life harmony is supported with flexible arrangements, and full‑time employees receive three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan.

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