Associate Vice President - Transportation

Description

• Collaborate with other corporate leaders on multi-disciplinary pursuits and project coordination
• Supervise and mentor project managers, engineers, and support staff to drive high-performance project delivery
• Help lead and shape the future of a respected transportation engineering practice
• Collaborate across all engineering and planning disciplines in a dynamic and supportive environment
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the Business Unit, including staffing, resource planning, and performance reviews
• Strengthen relationships with existing clients and identify new business opportunities through networking and outreach
• Maintain current knowledge of transportation engineering practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in proposal preparation, fee development, contract negotiation, and client presentations
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scopes; assist with resource allocation and technical oversight as needed
• Work alongside industry experts on impactful public infrastructure projects
• Provide leadership across transportation engineering projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and compliance with contract requirements
• Represent Buchart Horn at client meetings, industry events, and professional conferences
• Contribute to annual business planning, sales forecasting, and budgeting in alignment with corporate objectives
• Oversee project reviews, QA/QC standards, and technical excellence in all phases of design and delivery
• Support and implement Business Unit’s policies and initiatives, including performance management and process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Proven ability to lead client relationships, strategic initiatives, and business development efforts
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Prior leadership or management experience in an engineering consulting environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, budgets, and technical performance across multiple active projects
• Strong understanding of DOT standards, transportation funding, and infrastructure development process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Receive a competitive salary, leadership incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance