Civil Engineering Practice Leader

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an experienced
Civil Engineering Practice Leader
to join our growing team in
Boston, MA
. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll manage complex transportation infrastructure projects, expand Dewberry's presence across New England, strengthen client relationships, and help build and lead a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence in highway design with proven project delivery, business development, and people leadership skills.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

• Lead and manage large-scale highway,roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Prepare and oversee design plans, engineering estimates, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Develop conceptual and final roadway designs, including alignments, grading, drainage, utilities, traffic control, construction staging, signage, and pavement markings.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and client manager for public agencies and utility clients.
• Mentor andprovidetechnical guidance to engineers and project staff.
• Drive business development initiatives that expand market presence and increase revenue growth.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on client strategies, capture plans, proposals, and pursuit efforts.
• Build, develop, andretaina high-performing team in partnership with Operations and HR.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ yearsof experience in transportation, highway, roadway, or related civil engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated success managing complex transportation and utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in roadway design, site grading, drainage and utility design, stormwater management, and maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Working knowledge of FHWA, MUTCD, AASHTO, MassDOT, MBTA, and Massport standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Experience working with MassDOT, MBTA, Massport, and local Massachusetts agencies preferred.
• Proven track recordof business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver exceptional client service.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; local travel required.

Why Join Dewberry?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of transportation infrastructure in New England while helping to grow a thriving practice.

You'llhave the autonomy to lead major projects, develop client relationships, mentor talented professionals, and make a lasting impact on both our clients and communities.

Dewberry offers the resources of a national firm with the agility of a local team, providing the opportunity to drive growth, mentor talent, and make a lasting impact on the region's transportation infrastructure.

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