What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Division Manager position at Civil Science?
Civil Science is seeking a Public Works Division Manager to lead and grow our Public Works practice across Idaho.
We have an established municipal practice in Idaho — water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway projects — and we're looking for the right leader to grow it. Your work will directly support the communities these systems serve, and your leadership will determine how the division develops from here.
We're looking for an experienced Professional Engineer who can balance business development, client relationships, project delivery, and team leadership. That means strengthening relationships with the municipal clients we have, developing new ones, mentoring staff, and building a division that delivers consistent, quality work.
Civil Science is 100% employee-owned. Every employee has a stake in the company's success, and we look for leaders who take that ownership seriously — in their projects, their teams, and their communities.
What You'll Get to Do
- Lead and grow Civil Science's Idaho Public Works Division
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients throughout Idaho
- Serve as executive-level client contact for public works and municipal infrastructure projects
- Oversee project delivery, budgets, schedules, staffing, and quality management
- Lead business development efforts including pursuits, proposals, interviews, and strategic planning
- Mentor, supervise, and develop engineers, project managers, designers, and technical staff
- Implement division-wide QA/QC standards and project delivery best practices
- Collaborate as a team on staffing plans, financial performance, and market growth
- Build long-term client partnerships that generate sustainable backlog and repeat business
- Help recruit and develop future leaders within the Idaho Public Works team
What We're Looking For
- Proven leadership in municipal infrastructure and public works
- Strong business development and client relationship skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities
- Passion for growing people, clients, and business
What Qualifications You'll Need
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Idaho or ability to obtain within six months)
- 12 years of experience in municipal/public works infrastructure
- Extensive experience with water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway projects
- Strong project management and QA/QC leadership experience
- Experience supervising technical staff and project managers
- Business development experience including proposal development and client management
- Proficiency with Civil 3D and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to travel throughout Idaho to support clients and project teams
What Will Help You Stand Out
- Existing relationships with Idaho municipalities and public agencies
- Experience building or expanding a Public Works practice
- Proposal leadership, contract negotiation, and fee development experience
- Familiarity with Idaho DEQ, local highway districts, and municipal procurement processes
- Experience leading strategic growth initiatives within an engineering consulting firm
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!
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