Associate Vice President, Civil Practice Lead

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects

Associate Vice President leading Civil Practice for Wilson & Company, providing strategic and operational leadership in the Rocky Mountain Region. Responsible for advancing civil services performance and expansion across the area.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to local practice leads and project managers within the civil team
Support practice performance by monitoring utilization, financial performance, and operational KPIs
Monitor pursuit pipeline, project backlog, and staffing needs to support continued growth
Contribute to business development efforts, including strong Client Account Leadership, pursuits, and sales strategy
Ensure ongoing mentoring, training, and development of staff at all levels
Support intentional staffing, recruiting, and retention initiatives across the region
Provide technical guidance and support to project teams as needed
Collaborate with stakeholders, offices, and practice areas to deliver high-quality projects
Collaborate with marketing teams on proposals and practice development efforts
Maintain and monitor operational data within Vantagepoint
Build and maintain strong client relationships to expand regional presence
Participate in professional organizations and industry events
Ensure compliance with safety and quality control policy
Travel as needed to support projects, teams, and client engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of transportation or civil engineering experience
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
Ability to obtain additional professional licenses as needed
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
Proven ability to mentor and develop staff
Established industry relationships supporting business development efforts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringtransportation engineeringproject managementfinancial performance monitoringutilization monitoringKPI managementbusiness developmentclient account leadershipstaffing managementtechnical guidance

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingtraining and developmentorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingclient engagement

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor’s degree in engineering