Transportation Practice Leader

Description

• Foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and performance management within the practice.
• Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in roadway design, geometric design, safety analysis, and transportation infrastructure.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the highway and traffic design practices, including market positioning, staff development, and pursuit planning.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with VDOT, Virginia municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
• Oversee the technical quality, budget, and schedule performance of roadway projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, traffic, and structural engineers.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a positive team environment.
• Lead proposal development, interview preparation, and project scoping for roadway and highway pursuits.
• Support implementation of new design technologies and BIM/CADD workflows (MicroStation, OpenRoads, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Provide direction on roadway design elements including alignments, cross sections, grading, drainage coordination, and traffic control.
• Lead the design, and delivery of transportation projects for public and private clients.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and project managers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to set annual sales and revenue goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design standards (AASHTO, FHWA, state DOT manuals, MUTCD, ADA, etc.).

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management roles within the technical practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 7 years of related professional experience, or 11 years of equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets, project margins, and cash flow.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the service line.
• Progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions.
• Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to build and lead teams of technical practitioners and/or project managers.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools use in the practice area.
• Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Experience in business development, with a focus on maximizing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance