Regional Development Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we value collaboration with opportunities to grow and succeed. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we’re excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You’ll Have:

Alliant is expanding its footprint in the Salt Lake City market and is seeking a Regional Office Manager to lead our continued growth. This is a high impact leadership role for a seasoned civil engineering professional who wants to shape strategy, build teams, and make a lasting impact across the region.

As Regional Office Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of our Salt Lake City office, including strategic growth, client development, talent recruitment, and project delivery. You’ll work closely with firm leadership, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure technical excellence and strong financial performance.

In this role, you’ll win and lead key projects, guide technical execution, and collaborate with group managers, senior engineers, and project managers to deliver outstanding results. If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape Alliant’s future in the region, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do:

Office & Group Leadership

• Lead Office operations, set priorities, and assign staff to projects.
• Champion project delivery and contracting processes, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team and across offices and departments to achieve performance goals and work-sharing opportunities.
• Partner with regional leadership to develop growth strategies, including strategic hires and acquisitions.

Talent Recruitment and Development

• Assess staffing needs and lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and career development.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Drive marketing and pursuit efforts to expand office visibility and client base.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted liaison throughout project pursuit and delivery.
• Lead proposal development and presentations for project pursuits and industry engagements.
• Negotiate scopes and contracts to align with client expectations and business objectives.

Project Management & Technical Leadership

• Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Coordinate resources, establish priorities, and manage work schedules across teams.
• Provide strategic input throughout the project lifecycle—from project pursuit through construction.
• Perform and supervise technical tasks including design, QA/QC, and documentation.
• Implement and monitor Alliant’s Quality Management Plan and professional standards.

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Utah

Experience

• 20+ years of relevant civil engineering experience
• Minimum 10 years in a leadership role within the Salt Lake City regional market
• Proven track record pursuing and delivering UDOT transportation projects
• Strong background in multiple delivery methods, including Design-Build and Alternative Delivery (preferred)
• Demonstrated success in project management and proposal development

Leadership & Technical Skills

• Self-starter with strong initiative and strategic mindset
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management capabilities
• Advanced technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality deliverables and schedule adherence
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Communication & Industry Engagement

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong technical writing and analytical communication abilities
• Active involvement in industry organizations

Why Alliant:

At Alliant, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming an employee‑owner. We believe the best solutions come from empowered people who care deeply about their work, their teammates, and the communities they serve.

Here, you’ll find:

• Real influence over how your office grows
• Leadership that values autonomy, trust, and accountability
• A collaborative culture focused on mentorship and long‑term success
• The opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a growing region
  

If you’re ready to lead, grow, and make an impact, we’d love to talk.

Benefits:

We take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.