Indiana Transportation Design Director

Description

• Regularly monitors project progress and budget and ensures project delivery team completes projects within the allocated budget and schedule.
• Lead, mentor, and support the Design Team to ensure technically accurate, high-quality deliverables (plans, specifications, permits, reports, etc.).
• Proactively participates in industry and community functions and activities that promote IEI's visibility and brand.
• Ensures all assigned members of project delivery team are complying with Invoicing protocols and schedules and working actively in pursuing collections and AR's.
• Ensures projects receive a Minimum Formal Evaluation or Feedback of “Satisfactory” or Equivalent from Clients. Actively deploys practices and procedure to earn “Above Average” evaluation.
• Oversees and contributes in preparation of technical proposals and other marketing efforts in a timely manner.
• Promote and implement technologies and tools that drive efficient, innovative project delivery.
• Monitors financial profitability of the Group and takes corrective actions when profitability falls below the target. General overall profit target is 10%.
• Develop and deploy business development strategies which results in Group’s growth in alignment with firm’s growth strategies.
• Ensures all members of project delivery team are aware of and actively monitoring budgets on recurring basis commensurate with job classification.
• Participate actively in industry and community events to elevate IEI’s visibility and brand.
• Works in collaboration with staff in identifying and actively promoting professional development of staff to meet personal and firms’ professional development goals.
• Oversee development and approval of scopes, fees, and schedules for major pursuits and contracts.
• Ensures project delivery team prepares IEI’s Project Management Plan (PMP) at start of project and follows and updates them for duration of the project.
• Meets regularly with existing clients to discuss current projects, evaluate performance and identify other business opportunities.
• Promotes and participates in team building initiatives for the Group and firm.
• Usually works in outside weather conditions.
• Ensures project delivery team complies with IEI’s QA/QC and/or client mandated QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Monitor project performance, budget, and schedule, and communicate issues promptly to clients and internal leadership.
• Support contract reviews to manage risk and reinforce responsible commercial practices.
• Build deep, multi-level relationships between IEI staff and client organizations.
• Ensure project teams prepare and follow Project Management Plans (PMPs) and adhere to QA/QC processes.
• Lead or support proposal development, client interviews, and project-specific marketing efforts.
• Sometimes need to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their priorities, capital programs, and long-term needs.
• Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
• Maintain frequent contact with existing clients to evaluate performance and identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Indiana Operations Manager and national BD team to identify, pursue, and secure new work across the state.
• Develop office and firm's strategic capabilities and capacity by attracting and recruiting staff.
• Develops and fosters relationships with key clients and agencies which results in winning work.
• Serve as a senior technical resource on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Assists firm leadership in shaping and deploying strategies which helps sustain profitability and financial strength of the firm.

Requirements

• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
• O ccasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
• Experience working with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Possesses critical thinking skills with ability to plan, organize, delegate and prioritize work and make decisions and solve problems.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing staff, fostering collaboration, and supporting a positive team culture.
• Demonstrates positive work attitude and behaviors.
• Demonstrated record of winning and delivering transportation projects in Indiana, with strong familiarity with INDOT and municipal clients.
• Substantial business development experience within the engineering consulting industry, including proven client development and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with ERP or CRM platforms (e.g., Deltek, Paycor, VantagePoint) and comfort with CAD software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or Civil 3D.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, or approved equivalent.
• Possesses ability to motivate and lead staff to achieve Groups’ and firms Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Ideal candidate will have 8–10+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, including project management, client relations, and/or business development responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain Indiana PE within six months if currently licensed elsewhere.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, oversee project delivery, and manage complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• 6-Week Parental Leave
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• Flexible Work Schedule
• IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Employee Referral Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance