Federal Civil Infrastructure Market Leader

Overview

Merrick is seeking a Federal Civil Infrastructure Market Sector Leader to intentionally grow an existing civil infrastructure practice that works in concert with water, wastewater, surface water, transportation, and site infrastructure and development markets to serve federal clients. The individual must be a leader with the ability to establish a vision and related strategies and inspire others to lead and grow a national federal civil infrastructure consulting practice.

This position has primary responsibility to lead the firm’s federal civil infrastructure engineering discipline and collaborate with other markets and business units. The focus will include business and market development, managing operations for federal civil infrastructure program of projects, and will work hand‑in‑hand with other Merrick offices and business units promoting solutions to infrastructure problems for federal clients, including DOD, DOI, USDA, and DOE.

Salary range for this position is $170,000 to $207,000 depending on experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to the firm’s values of respect, integrity, service and excellence.
• Develop business strategies and business plans for growing the federal civil infrastructure practice to meet all short‑term and long‑term goals.
• Develop the business development skills and materials necessary to grow revenues in our federal civil infrastructure practice.
• Manage the operations of the federal civil infrastructure team to meet financial objectives established in approved business plans, preparing and managing financial plans employing Merrick’s financial management tools.
• Lead the team in preparation of project plans and execution of projects in the federal civil infrastructure market sector.
• Oversee development of fee proposals, contractual documents, risk management practices, contract negotiations, change‑order processes, conflict resolutions and billing/collection practices.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to recruit, develop and retain a motivated, high‑performance team, coordinating support and synergies with marketing efforts and business practices of other IE market sectors.
• Direct the development and employment of operational procedures and tools to ensure the team is technically trained and equipped to be effective, efficient and competitive in providing high‑quality services.
• Develop and sustain positive business relationships with other firms and business associates to form winning and successful teams on projects.
• Directly supervise the team’s project managers and technical leads in their roles for business development and operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Must be a licensed professional civil engineer.
• Advanced skills in directing the business development and operations of a successful federal civil infrastructure practice with multiple offices.

• Demonstrated leadership in the profession through responsible positions in professional associations.
• Currently responsible and successful record for leading the profitable growth of a multi‑office infrastructure practice.

• Employee Owned – all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e‑mail, hard copy or third‑party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful and personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.