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Civil Practice Leader - (RE1080T(5))

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Position Description

Civil Practice Leader

This position may be filled in one of the following locations:

Colorado
- Denver
Idaho
- Boise
Minnesota
- Maple Grove
Montana
- Bozeman
- Great Falls
North Dakota
- Bismarck
- Fargo
- Grand Forks
South Dakota
- Rapid City
- Sioux Falls
Utah
- Lehi

Overview

We are seeking a Civil Practice Leader to elevate the impact, depth, and innovation of our civil engineering practice. The AE2S Civil Practice Leader will serve as the strategic technical leader who shapes how we deliver solutions, differentiates the practice in the market, and anticipates the evolving needs of the communities and clients AE2S serves.

In this role, you will champion technical excellence, guide the evolution of our service offerings, and drive innovation across our civil portfolio. You will develop and execute a forward-thinking practice strategy—one that strengthens technical quality, enhances market position, and ensures we pursue and win the right work.

As our Civil Practice Leader, your primary focus will be advancing what we deliver for civil and municipal clients and how we deliver it. You will leverage deep market and trend intelligence to position the practice for sustained success, lead pursuit strategy with a focus on technical differentiation, and serve as a thought leader who inspires teams and clients alike.

The AE2S Civil Practice includes engineers, designers, and surveyors who plan, evaluate, design, and oversee construction of civil infrastructure projects. Our engineers, designers, and surveyors are experts in their field, continuously working to improve project delivery for AE2S clients in the areas of:

Municipal Engineering
Heavy Civil
Horizontal infrastructure / pipelines
Grading and Site Design (including rail spurs)
Mass grading
Street, water, and sewer systems
Site design of stormwater infrastructure

Indicators of Success

Development and implementation of the Practice’s strategic initiatives
Continued and expanded technical thought leadership in the marketplace
Continued improvement and growth of the Practice’s Employee-Owners
Annual Practice sales goals and personal utilization are met or exceeded
Quantitative growth of Practice services into new geographies and for new clients

Responsibilities

Leadership

Organizes and motivates the Civil team while actively supporting and advocating for Company mission, vision, and initiatives
Promotes the desired AE2S culture by leading through example
Draws out the best in employees within the Practice Leader’s sphere of influence
Manages a healthy, constructive tension between project execution and internal priorities and recognizes when adjustment is required to maintain balance
Establishes high expectations and constructively leads the team in accomplishing the goals

Strategic Planning

Develops Practice Strategic Plans with specific goals and initiatives, and drives implementation in collaboration with the Practices Director
Coordinates with the Operations Mangers, Client Program Leaders, and other Practice Leaders to evaluate business plans associated with geographic growth opportunities and staffing resources
Analyzes global decisions for alignment to the AE2S strategic plan

Technical Innovation and Resources

Implements activities that drive knowledge creation and dissemination
Assesses the firm’s technical competitive position relative to other firms and organizations to identify approaches that will improve the firm’s market share
Develops new service offerings in alignment with client needs and expectations
Works with Operations Managers to identify technical resources needed to augment, mentor, and train staff on the pursuit and delivery of technical solutions
Manages and coordinates internal and external technical content, presentations, and professional society engagement

Trends

Identifies and clearly describes technical trends to key geographic business development staff
Evaluates and prioritizes trends relative to our client’s needs
Develops strategies to implement prioritized trends to enhance service offerings

Business Development

Provides technical leadership to business development efforts and project pursuit teams
Supports key business development activities and project pursuits
Supports annual geographic market assessments and development of sales goals for the Practice
Manages and coordinates the Practice opportunity pipeline in Vantagepoint

Qualifications

Basic

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or directly related field
Registration as a Professional Engineer, functional equivalent, or ability to obtain within six months
8+ years of experience in Civil Engineering professional environment
2+ years of progressive management experience
Demonstrated track record of technical excellence
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees
Proven ability to manage clients, win new clients, and retain clients
Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred

Proven ability to lead internal initiatives and external projects including functioning productively as part of a project team
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Proven ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members
Proven ability to maintain and model exemplary reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgment, and aptitude among peers, management, and staff
Proven ability to work well with diverse groups
Proven ability to make decisions and delegate appropriately

Physical

Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
100-percent Employee Owned
Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
Discretionary Bonus Plan
100-percent Employee Owned
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer

Location

Fargo, ND - Fargo, ND 58104 US
Grand Forks, ND - Grand Forks, ND 58201 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor Degree

Position Type

Full-time

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