Mid-Atlantic Transportation Design Lead

Description

• Ensure financial performance of projects are managed and delivered on.
• Participate in the capture process, including proposal preparation and review for opportunities within the region.
• Ensure that project work plans are developed and acted on.
• Manage recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates as well as salary and position adjustment actions for staff.
• Lead key projects as a Project Manager and act as a key client contact.
• Assist TPO management in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the area of responsibility.
• Manage workload to ensure project staffing needs are met.
• Manage a team with annual project revenue exceeding $10 million, including some of the highest profile projects currently in progress within the state.
• Review project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects.
• Participate in reviews of schedules, budgets, project milestone dates and work products.
• Assist project teams in technical guidance and growth.
• Help staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and business objectives/needs.
• Represent and promote the company at networking events, professional and industry associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.
• Encourage professional growth for all members of the team.
• Assist with contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants.
• Maintains visibility and professional currency by participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages staff to do the same.
• Actively pursue new project opportunities by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.
• Establish, nurture and grow client relationships.
• Assist managers in proactively identifying potential problem projects to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken.
• Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports. Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development.
• Leading efforts to recruit, hire, and develop staff.
• Ensure oversight of team accounts receivable and client billings.

Requirements

• B.S or M.S. degree in civil engineering with a focus in transportation.
• 15+ years of experience in transportation, with experience leading transportation design projects for the North Carolina Department of Transportation highly preferred.
• Existing NCDOT relationships
• Have an existing network of transportation connections and regional expertise in roadway/highway design.
• 10+ years of project management and team leadership experience.
• Team Leader that participates in key pursuits and teaming strategies.
• NC PE License Required, VA and other surrounding states Preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance