State DOT Market Leader

The Foth Companies
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Dec 10, 2024
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth. Foth is currently seeking a team-focused and results-oriented professional engineer with the desire to cultivate and advance South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and county agency relationships from our Columbia, SC location. At Foth, with our strong emphasis on our clients and teamwork, this opportunity will cater to a client-minded State DOT Market Leader. Growth, safety, and aging infrastructure - these are all challenges faced by nearly every community today. As a member of the Foth's Infrastructure Solutions engineering team, you will help clients meet these challenges while minimizing impacts to the community and the environment. From airports to utilities, roads, and bridges, you will be a part of providing effective solutions that are cost-conscious and practical. Primary Responsibilities: Lead technical engineering, quality assurance/control, and project management activities for SCDOT and county design and construction projects Support growth and development of the DOT market by creating statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations; conducting contract negotiations; and participating in professional organizations, advertising, and tradeshows Serve as the client contact for multiple project managers and other DOT relationships Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments Negotiate change orders to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors Work closely with relevant permitting agencies Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs Provide construction administration as needed Lead, coordinate, and build client teams Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for team members Participate in recruiting activities by attending professional networking events and college career fairs Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina Minimum five years of experience managing projects and client relationships Minimum five years of experience working in the civil engineering consulting industry Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing DOT projects Why Foth: Established Reputation : With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned. Dynamic Culture : Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate. Challenging Projects : Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development. Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.