Practice Development Leader

RK&K’s Transportation division is seeking a Practice Development Leader in Utah. As a critical leader in a targeted growth market, you will have the opportunity to work with the RK&K leadership team to build and manage a team of professionals working towards connecting client needs with innovative and creative solutions.

Essential Functions

Market Growth & Leadership

• Serve as RK&K’s transportation leader in Utah, helping establish and grow the firm’s market presence and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key transportation agencies, municipalities, and industry partners, including UDOT, local governments, MPOs, counties, and transit agencies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities that align with RK&K’s long-term growth strategy in the region.
• Represent RK&K at industry events, conferences, professional organizations, and client meetings to elevate brand awareness and market visibility.

 Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead large and multifaceted transportation design and planning projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment to ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide senior technical oversight on roadway, highway, transportation planning, and design projects.
• Review and certify engineering plans, models, and technical documents to ensure quality standards and standards of care are met.
• Guide engineering planning efforts, including conceptual roadway plans, alternatives analyses, corridor studies, safety improvements, and transportation system enhancements.
• Analyze and develop interchange and roadway alternative studies and recommend innovative, cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.

Team Building & Mentorship

• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing transportation team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture focused on innovation, professional development, and exceptional client service.
• Partner across RK&K’s national transportation practice to leverage technical expertise and resources while building local capabilities.
• Direct project staff and subconsultants on various transportation assignments.

Client Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between RK&K and clients.
• Coordinate and strengthen relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, project financial performance, invoicing, and progress reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation/highway engineering, including project delivery experience in Utah
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management, business development, and market growth
• Experience with on-call and project specific transportation pursuits and delivering complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of transportation design standards, including AASHTO, MUTCD, UDOT standards and procedures, and other applicable roadway design manuals
• Expertise in OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, GEOPAK, and/or InRoads, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Established relationships within the Utah transportation market, particularly with UDOT, municipalities, counties, MPOs, and transit agencies
• Experience building teams, expanding market presence, or launching operations in a new geographic region
• Strong executive presence, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growing business and mentoring talent

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent opportunities for career advancement, leadership growth, and market influence. We provide competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Student Loan Retirement Match Program
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• And much more!

Why RK&K?

At RK&K, we empower leaders to make a direct impact on the communities where we live and work. As a full-service engineering and construction management firm with more than 100 years of success, RK&K combines entrepreneurial opportunity with the strength and resources of a nationally respected organization. Our award-winning culture is built on collaboration, trust, and innovation—giving our employees the ability to grow meaningful careers while shaping the future of infrastructure.

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