Transportation Group Lead

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Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who have this common value? Our engineering and support teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Transportation Group Lead opportunity. The position is based in Austin, TX.  

We are seeking an accomplished Seller-Doer, capable of delivering high-quality outcomes to our established client base. The ideal candidate is expected not only to sustain but also to enhance our client relationships, contributing to the growth of our practice.  

Your Role: 

·         Supervise and provide guidance to the design team.  

·         Manage workload, budgets, schedules, profits, accounts receivable, and invoicing for assigned projects 

·         Ensure accountability for all project activities and monitor progress and performance within the practice. 

·         Ensure the team and all projects are executed in a quality manner, consistent with contract requirements, and in accordance with the company’s standards and quality management processes and procedures.  

·         Lead the transportation group in achieving annual business plan goals for business development and operations metrics such as sales, utilization, revenue, profitability and invoicing. 

·         Take responsibility for developing the annual business plan for the group 

·         Oversee project activities and monitor progress and performance. 

·         Participate in client business development activities, including:   

o    Developing strategic capture plans, marketing materials, and presentations; 

o    Setting up meetings and making presentations to prospective clients; 

o    Overseeing and/or preparing technical proposals and cost estimates; 

Qualifications: 

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Master’s Degree preferred  

·         Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas required, or ability to obtain within 6 months 

·         15+ years of experience in transportation engineering field 

·         Valid Driver’s License with and acceptable driving record 

·         Proficiency in OpenRoads, GEOPAK and MicroStation files highly desired. 

·         TxDOT experience preferred with appropriate pre-certifications. 

·         Demonstrated expertise in conducting regular project review and overseeing quality control is required.  

·         Experience in managing project teams, including subconsultants, in performing transportation design of highway and roadways is required. 

·         Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

·         Excellent marketing, communication, and technical writing skills are required. 

·         Experience in opportunity pursuits, developing and preparing proposals, and public relations activities within the state of Texas.