Vice President - Community Infrastructure
Pape-Dawson
Lead and grow public-sector civil engineering practice delivering community infrastructure.
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Alpharetta, GA
Hybrid
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Surveying
Planning
Environmental Services
Construction Services
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Mining
Land Development
Transportation
Water Resources
Commercial
Corporate Campus
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
strategic planning
community infrastructure
project delivery
team leadership
client engagement
business development
- Drive strategic planning initiatives and contribute to setting short- and long-term goals for the business unit.
- Lead, manage, and grow the Community Infrastructure practice, ensuring excellence across all service areas, including local transportation, sidewalks, trails, drainage infrastructure, linear water/wastewater utilities, and parks projects.
- Oversee and provide strategic direction for the planning, design, and execution of diverse civil engineering projects for public sector clients.
- Lead and mentor project managers, engineers, and technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and accountability.
- Collaborate across business units to leverage firmwide capabilities and support multidisciplinary initiatives.
- Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and public forums to enhance visibility and strengthen client relationships.
- Maintain expertise in industry trends, regulatory changes, funding mechanisms, and best practices related to community infrastructure projects.
- Support business development efforts through client engagement, proposal development, interviews, and project pursuit strategies.
- Ensure projects are delivered with a focus on quality, innovation, timeliness, and budget adherence.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with municipalities, counties, state agencies, and special districts.
What you bring
leadership
project management
pe license
civil engineering
budgeting
strategic thinking
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing large, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in business planning, budgeting, and financial management.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and funding processes for public works.
- Proven success in client development, retention, and project pursuit strategies.
- 15 + years of progressive civil engineering experience with an emphasis on public sector infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to see the "big picture" while managing day-to-day operations.
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Company
Overview
$178.7M Revenue
Regional Revenue in 2021
Achieved a significant regional revenue milestone, reflecting substantial growth and success in Texas markets.
142‑mile Pipeline
Vista Ridge Pipeline Project
Completed construction of a major water pipeline project, showcasing expertise in large-scale infrastructure development.
150 Staff Added
2021 Staff Expansion
Significantly expanded workforce to support growing project portfolio and client demand.
- Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force.
- Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions.
- A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure.
- Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center.
- Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning.
- The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.
401(k) Match
Generous Benefits
Employees receive a significant contribution to their retirement savings through an impressive 401(k) match program.
- Provide an environment that encourages employee development and satisfaction.
- Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities.
- Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape‑Dawson.
- Competitive pay and benefits including free medical, generous PTO, education and gym reimbursements, flexible and remote work opportunities.
- Employees are encouraged to learn more specific skills through trainings and workshops.
25%
Water Demand Reduction
Achieved significant potable water demand reduction through drought-mitigation systems in a pilot project.
500 acre‑feet
Groundwater Storage
Captured and stored groundwater from stormwater networks in Austin after two wet seasons.
15%
Stormwater Flow Reduction
Reduced peak stormwater flows using aquifer storage/injection wells in Houston.
- Use of green infrastructure: detention basins, rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavements for stormwater management.
- Adoption of dual piping and greywater recycling systems with on‑site treatment.
4.3/5 Rating
Employee Reviews on Glassdoor
This score reflects employee satisfaction with the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, based on 27 reviews.
- The company has not publicly declared DEI strategic goals or gender-specific targets.
- No gender-related workforce statistics are available from the company's website or LinkedIn.
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