Senior Transportation Project Manager - GP0001

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is hiring a Senior Transportation Project Manager in Sioux Falls, SD. The role focuses on business development, client leadership, and project management in transportation engineering. Candidates should have a civil engineering degree, a PE license in South Dakota, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $145,000 - $170,000 and includes benefits like flexible schedules and options for remote work.
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.

Business Development & Client Leadership

Lead business development efforts in the Sioux Falls region and South Dakota, with a focus on SDDOT and local agency clientsDevelop and execute a regional business development strategy aligned with FHU growth goalsBuild and maintain strong client relationships and actively position FHU for upcoming pursuitsLead or support proposals, interviews, and marketing strategies to secure new workDemonstrate the ability to win work and grow backlogOffice & Team Leadership

Provide day-to-day leadership within the Sioux Falls office, supporting staff development, hiring, and retentionPartner with regional and technical leadership to set direction for growth and staffingMentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environmentSupport recruiting and help build a strong local team aligned with FHU cultureProject Management & Technical Oversight

Serve as Project Manager on transportation-related projects, including roadway, traffic, and planning effortsOversee project scope, schedule, budget, and qualityProvide technical guidance and QA/QC oversight on project deliverablesCoordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project deliveryMaintain 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 monthsMinimum 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic, planning, or civil designDemonstrated experience leading teams and managing staffProven success in business development and winning workExperience working with South Dakota DOTStrong communication and relationship-building skillsPreferred Qualifications

Experience with MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads) or similar design toolsBackground in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or civil/roadway designExperience working with local municipalities in the Sioux Falls regionThe 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.

Application Deadline: 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. FHU Employees are encouraged to participate in a variety of internal committees which include groups such as the Technology Committee, CAD Committee, FHUlanthropy Committee and the FHUn Committee, which plans multiple events that keep energy (and bragging rights) high and helps us remain a tight-knit team. We also enjoy many opportunities to socialize at various FHU sponsored events throughout the year.