Senior Transportation Project Manager - GP

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Transportation Project Manager to help grow and lead our Sioux Falls office. This role is ideal for a senior leader who brings strong technical expertise, a passion for building client relationships, and a proven ability to win and deliver work. This individual will play a key role in shaping FHU’s growth in South Dakota, leading business development efforts, supporting project delivery, and providing leadership to local staff.

• Lead business development efforts in the Sioux Falls region and South Dakota, with a focus on SDDOT and local agency clients
• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU growth goals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and actively position FHU for upcoming pursuits
• Lead or support proposals, interviews, and marketing strategies to secure new work
• Demonstrate the ability to win work and grow backlog

• Provide day-to-day leadership within the Sioux Falls office, supporting staff development, hiring, and retention
• Partner with regional and technical leadership to set direction for growth and staffing
• Mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Support recruiting and help build a strong local team aligned with FHU culture

• Serve as Project Manager on transportation-related projects, including roadway, traffic, and planning efforts
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Provide technical guidance and QA/QC oversight on project deliverables
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain strong working relationships with SDDOT and support ongoing coordination efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (master’s degree a plus)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Dakota, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic, planning, or civil design
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing staff
• Proven success in business development and winning work
• Experience working with South Dakota DOT
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience with Micro Station (InRoads/Open Roads) or similar design tools
• Background in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or civil/roadway design
• Experience working with local municipalities in the Sioux Falls region

The pay for this position has a range of $145,000 - $170,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Final date to receive applications: 5/29/2026

At FHU we seek to provide a benefits package that helps our team maintain a healthy work-life balance - a concept that is a guiding principle for us. Employees enjoy benefits including:

• Medical/RX, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability; all of which FHU contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Adoption Assistance program
• Flexible schedules and options for remote work are available but may not be conducive to every employee and position.
• Professional and career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support of employee participation in professional and technical societies & various civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• This position is eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus plan.