Public Works Division Manager

Civil Science is seeking an experienced and motivated Public Works Division Manager to lead and grow our Utah Public Works team.

We’re looking for a licensed engineer who is excited about what they do — someone who enjoys mentoring teams, building client relationships, and delivering high-quality municipal infrastructure projects that make a meaningful impact in our communities.

This is not a ground-up startup effort — you’ll be stepping into a well-established practice with trusted municipal clients, a defined strategic direction, and a strong team.

Civil Science is 100% employee-owned, meaning every team member is invested in the company’s success. Our ownership culture promotes accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking — with shared success and pride in the work we do.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive 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 UT public works market by identifying new clients and expanding the company’s current and past client relationships, 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strategic thinking
• Financial acumen
• Business development & relationship-building
• Leadership & team development
• Municipal engineering with regulatory and funding expertise, particularly involving infrastructure and public works projects.
• Communication & negotiation skills

What Qualifications You’ll Need:

• Active Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• 12+ years of experience with strong technical background in public works and civil infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to sustain and grow revenue-generating client relationships in the Utah public works market.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout Utah and potentially in surrounding states.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods while working on a computer; lift up to 50 pounds; work on active construction sites with uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate to high noise levels; and stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required.

 

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.

About Civil Science

Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.

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!

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).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.