Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a Senior Engineer and Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary transportation civil design projects and drive business development in Colorado, Utah, and the Mountain West Region. The ideal candidate will be a leader, strategist, and industry connector with a strong network in the transportation sector, responsible for project delivery, client relationship building, and mentoring junior staff.
What You'll Do
- Lead multidisciplinary projects within the transportation civil design group
- Actively drive business development in Colorado and Utah
- Manage the successful delivery of projects ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met
- Collaborate with practice leaders and technical staff across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
- Provide strong client service and cultivate long-term partnerships through consistent communication and problem-solving
- Lead or contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC reviews
- Be a technical resource for junior staff and an industry expert in specific technical areas within the transportation civil design group
- Assist in executing a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU’s goals
- Leverage established relationships with public agencies, municipalities, CDOT, UDOT, and/or private sector clients to generate project leads and secure new work
- Actively engage in networking events, professional associations, and industry conferences to elevate FHU’s visibility
- Identify and track leads, support go/no-go decisions, and lead proposal strategy and development
- Coordinate and lead pursuit teams, including premarketing efforts, interviews, scoping and contract negotiations
- Serve as a mentor to junior staff in client engagement and pursuit strategies
- Act as a local ambassador of FHU’s mission and values, contributing to a positive and inclusive office culture
- Partner with Office Leads and Regional Directors on strategic hires and staff development
- Inspire and develop the next generation of leaders by providing guidance and mentorship to emerging project managers and junior staff
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary projects in transportation civil design
- Demonstrated ability to manage project delivery including quality, schedule, and budget
- Strong client service orientation with ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Experience in project scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC reviews
- Ability to serve as a technical resource and industry expert in transportation civil design
- Experience in business development within the transportation industry
- Established professional network with public agencies, municipalities, CDOT, UDOT, and/or private sector clients
- Experience leading or contributing to proposal development and pursuit strategies
- Proven ability to lead pursuit teams including premarketing, interviews, scoping, and contract negotiations
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience with junior staff and emerging project managers
- Ability to act as a cultural ambassador and contribute to inclusive team culture
Nice to Have
- Extensive professional network in Colorado and Utah transportation sectors
- Prior experience in strategic growth initiatives in the Mountain West Region
- Active involvement in professional associations and industry conferences
- Track record of securing high-impact transportation projects through business development
Team & Environment
Join a 200+-person multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, scientists, and specialists. You will report to Office Leads and Regional Directors within a collaborative, inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on leadership development and mentorship.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunities for equity participation
- Comprehensive benefits and additional compensation elements
Work Mode
This role is based locally in Colorado, Utah, and the broader Mountain West Region. The position requires regional presence and engagement across these locations.
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
