Highway Regional Practice Center Leader

This Opportunity

SEH is seeking a seasoned and visionary Regional Practice Center Leader to guide, grow, and advance our Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and Construction Services practice across Arizona and Colorado. This leader will drive strategic direction, operational excellence, client satisfaction, and team development within the region. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep industry knowledge and a strong ability to shape high‑performing engineering teams.

Position is based in the Phoenix, AZ metro area
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Regional travel between Arizona, Colorado, and other mountain west states is anticipated.

• Leadership & Management
  • Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the regional practice center.
  • Align practice center initiatives with SEH’s mission, goals, and long‑term growth strategy.
  • Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers; foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Client Relations
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with Arizona DOT, Colorado DOT and other critical local and state agency partners.
• Business Development
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Arizona and Colorado.
  • Partner with marketing and business development teams to expand the client base and regional footprint.
• Financial & Operational Oversight
  • Manage budgeting, resource planning, forecasting, and financial reporting for the practice center.
  • Ensure the practice center meets financial targets and aligns with SEH performance expectations.
  • Implement operational best practices and ensure compliance with industry regulations and SEH policies.
• Team Development
  • Build and grow engineering teams in the southwest United States, focused on Arizona and Colorado, including talent development and succession planning.
  • Promote continuous learning and professional development opportunities for staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
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• Progressive engineering experience
  , with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience working with or for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is preferred.
• Proven track record of building and leading engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities in regional infrastructure and transportation sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and operational performance.

• 15+ years of experience.
• Visionary leadership style with strong strategic thinking capabilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.

• Collaborate on projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities.
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success.
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training.
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance.
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities.
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $150k and $175k based on skill set and experience.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we are unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.