Senior Engineer​/Project Manager - CD

Senior Engineer and Project Manager

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Salary Range: $125,000 – $175,000 annually

Final date to receive applications: 1/14/2026

• Manage the successful delivery of projects in the transportation civil design group, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
• Collaborate with practice leaders and technical staff across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide strong client service and cultivate long‑term partnerships through consistent communication and problem‑solving.
• Lead or contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC reviews.
• Act as a technical resource for junior staff and an industry expert in specific technical areas within the transportation civil design group.

• Assist in executing a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU’s goals.
• Leverage established relationships with public agencies, municipalities, CDOT, UDOT, and/or private sector clients to generate project leads and secure new work.
• Actively engage in networking events, professional associations, and industry conferences to elevate FHU’s visibility.
• Identify and track leads, support go/no‑go decisions, and lead proposal strategy and development.
• Coordinate and lead pursuit teams, including premarketing efforts, interviews, scoping and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff in client engagement and pursuit strategies.

• Act as a local ambassador of FHU’s mission and values, contributing to a positive and inclusive office culture.
• Partner with Office Leads and Regional Directors on strategic hires and staff development.
• Inspire and develop the next generation of leaders by providing guidance and mentorship to emerging project managers and junior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., civil engineering, urban/transportation planning, environmental sciences, etc.).
• 10+ years of experience in the transportation industry, with 5+ years of proven project‑management experience.
• Strong, established network in Colorado with a record of winning and delivering transportation work.
• Proven experience leading proposals and winning work across public‑sector clients.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across internal departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional Engineer license.
• Cross‑disciplinary awareness of transportation‑related services and funding sources.
• Experience working with project‑management tools.
• Experience mentoring or managing staff.
• Deep knowledge of Colorado transportation policies, processes and key decision makers.

The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Salary Range: $125,000 – $175,000 annually.

• Medical, Rx, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability (FHU covers a significant portion or 100% of premiums).
• Generous vacation and sick leave programs.
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Flexible schedules and remote‑work options (availability varies by position).
• Professional and career‑development opportunities (tuition reimbursement for continuing education).
• Support for participation in professional and technical societies and civic organizations.
• Reimbursement of professional certification and registration fees.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan.