Director of Transportation

Description

• Oversee technical quality, project delivery, and profitability of transportation contracts
• Direct and mentor engineering and project management staff, fostering collaboration and technical excellence
• Represent the firm at top-level client meetings, negotiations, and professional organizations
• Lead the growth of the transportation practice, driving client development, proposal pursuits, and strategic partnerships
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state DOTs, municipalities, and local agencies
• Develop and execute business strategies including pursuits in conventional delivery, design-build, and P3 projects

Requirements

• Strong client network in Florida, with ability to secure new contracts and expand relationships
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Exposure to impactful highway and multimodal transportation projects across Florida
• Strategic leadership position with influence over regional growth and business direction
• 15+ years of diverse engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership or management roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering + Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
• Proven track record delivering and winning highway/transportation projects with FDOT and local government agencies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to integrate technical expertise into winning business strategies

Benefits

• Clear career growth with the ability to shape a practice and lead teams
• Professional development assistance
• Long-term equity/ownership opportunities
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match
• Employer-paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Performance-based compensation model with bonus eligibility tied to success
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and year-end office closure
• Equity/ownership potential for high-performing, entrepreneurial leaders
• Flexible hybrid work (up to 2 remote days per week)
• Competitive salary + bonus structure

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance