Civil Market Leader

FOTH · Louisville

Sales & BusinessBusiness Development/Sales/MarketingHybridFull Time Exempt

FOTH is hiring a Civil Market Leader in Louisville, Kentucky (hybrid, full-time). Posted 5 March 2026. Apply directly on FOTH's own careers site — no account needed.

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Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 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 and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is seeking a driven and ambitious Civil Market Leader to join our growing Austin, TX team. This role is well suited for professionals ready to take the next step in their career, as well as those with experience in client relationships and business development, who want to help expand an established and growing presence.

With an established footprint in Austin, this role will help grow our water and transportation offerings and extend our reach in nearby communities. The Civil Market Leader will cultivate new clients, enhance existing relationships, and support long‑term market growth.

You’ll be part of Foth’s Infrastructure team, a collaborative group of 180 professionals who value relationships, work/life balance, career growth, and having fun.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead growth initiatives for the Water and/or Transportation service lines within the Austin market, including development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations
Conduct contract negotiations and engage in professional organizations, advertising, and conferences to elevate brand presence
Support and implement opportunity pursuit strategies to increase win rates
Identify, research, qualify, and track potential leads
Participate in industry events and associations to stay ahead of market trends
Collaborate with cross functional teams to align goals and achieve business growth
Conduct or support market research as needed
Oversee client satisfaction activities and partner engagement efforts
Maintain business development SOPs, guidelines, and strategies related to opportunity pursuit and processing
Interpret and respond to RFQ/RFP/RFI criteria and selection processes
Develop strategies for proposal production and assign/schedule resources to ensure timely, high-quality submittals

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
Demonstrated experience developing proposals and coordinating pursuit presentations in the civil engineering consulting industry
Minimum five years of experience managing civil engineering projects and client relationships
Minimum five years working within a civil engineering consulting environment

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.

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