Alternative Delivery Lead, Senior - MW0002

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a Senior Alternative Delivery Manager to lead alternative delivery pursuits and projects throughout our regions. This is more than a project management role — we're looking for an established leader, strategist, and a builder with a strong and respected network in the transportation industry.

At FHU, we’re a collaborative team of 200+ planners, engineers, scientists, and specialists working to enhance the communities we serve. If you thrive on winning and delivering complex projects, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a visible impact in a dynamic market, this is your opportunity.

Your Role

You will lead alternative delivery pursuits and projects— which could include CM/GC, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build and other variations throughout our Mountain West and Great Plains regions. You’ll build client relationships, pursue high-impact opportunities, and drive growth across the region. You will leverage FHU’s proven history with alternative delivery in Colorado, to win exciting new work in surrounding states and in Colorado.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Build and execute an Alternative Delivery business development strategy aligned with FHU’s goals.
• Leverage your established relationships with State DOTs, contractors, public agencies, municipalities, and/or private sector clients to generate leads and build competitive teams.
• Actively engage in networking events, professional associations, and industry conferences to elevate FHU’s visibility.
• Qualify and track leads, support go/no-go decisions, and lead proposal strategy and development.
• Coordinate and lead pursuit teams, from scoping to interviews and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff in client engagement and pursuit strategies.

Project Delivery & Management

• Manage the successful delivery of alternative delivery projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
• Collaborate with practice leaders and technical staff across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide strong client service and cultivate long-term partnerships through consistent communication and problem-solving.
• Lead or contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and QA/QC reviews.

Team Leadership & Culture Building

• Partner with Office Leads and Regional Directors on strategic hires and staff development.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to task leads and junior staff.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., civil engineering, water resources, bridges and structures, etc.)
• 10+ years of experience in the transportation industry, with 5+ years of proven project leadership experience
• Strong, established network in Colorado with a record of winning and delivering transportation work
• Proven experience leading proposals and winning work across public-sector clients
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across internal departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Cross-disciplinary awareness of transportation-related services and funding sources
• Experience working with project management tools
• Experience mentoring or managing staff
• Deep knowledge of Colorado transportation policies and processes

Ready to lead high-impact alternative delivery projects and grow FHU’s presence across the Mountain West and Great Plains? Apply today and help shape the future of transportation with a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

The pay for this position has a range of $130,000 - $175,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 6/18/2026

Benefits

At FHU, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, flexible programs, and opportunities for professional growth so our teams can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups

We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by the work they do. From professional development opportunities to company-sponsored events and team activities throughout the year, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve.