Freese And Nichols
Privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm delivering infrastructure solutions across the U.S.
Transportation Lead
Lead growth of transportation practice, manage DOT projects, and develop a high‑performing team.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead growth of the transportation practice in Arkansas and Kansas, focusing on Arkansas DOT projects • Build and maintain strong relationships with DOT clients, teaming partners, and industry stakeholders across the Central Plains • Serve as Client Representative for key transportation clients to ensure high‑quality service and long‑term partnerships • Drive business development activities, including pursuit strategy, proposal creation, and interview presentations • Provide senior technical oversight for transportation planning, design, and delivery in line with DOT standards • Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing transportation team, supporting technical growth and career progression • Oversee quality assurance and quality control to keep projects on budget, schedule, and technical standards • Contribute to regional transportation strategy and collaborate with firm leadership for long‑term growth
Key Responsibilities
- ▸practice growth
- ▸client relations
- ▸business development
- ▸technical oversight
- ▸team leadership
- ▸quality assurance
What You Bring
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) and be a licensed Professional Engineer • Possess 8+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience, including delivery for state DOTs, preferably Arkansas • Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and support business development efforts • Experience leading teams and making independent technical and project decisions • Preferred: experience across multiple state DOTs (Arkansas and Kansas), background in transportation design and construction, and senior project management on complex projects • Strong understanding of DOT procurement, delivery processes, and funding programs
Requirements
- ▸civil eng
- ▸pe license
- ▸8+ yrs
- ▸dot experience
- ▸team lead
- ▸client relations
Benefits
Freese and Nichols emphasizes its LEADS values—Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always—and strives to be the firm of choice for clients and employees. With more than 130 years of experience, the firm designs water, roadway, and bridge infrastructure and offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid overtime for salaried staff, an annual bonus, and cabin access in New Mexico and North Carolina. The work environment is flexible, featuring a hybrid schedule with up to 40 % remote work and an alternative schedule that provides a day off every other Friday. • Hybrid work schedule with up to 40 % remote work and an alternative schedule offering a day off every other Friday • Paid overtime for salaried employees, annual bonus, and access to company cabins in New Mexico and North Carolina • Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, retirement, and work‑life balance
Work Environment
Office Full-Time