TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE LEADER - PSE DESIGN

 A nationally recognized full-service integrated transportation engineering and planning firm is seeking a Transportation Practice Leader – PSE Design Group. The practice leader will have the opportunity to grow and expand the firm’s existing PSE design practice and resources. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of project execution, detailed plan development, detailed specification development, estimate production, project management, and generating | converting new business with local municipalities, counties, and the state. The practice leader will have the opportunity to gain ownership in the company and have an impact on firm operations. As the practice leader you will spearhead the effort in selecting staff for the PSE Group and shaping the business development efforts for detail design of transportation projects.

 Company Information:

• Our client was founded on the strong belief that success comes from serving communities, developing sustainable relationships and sharing success, and knowing that a commitment to these beliefs will continue to drive their success for years to come.
• For over twenty years the firm has established itself as one of the leading transportation planning practices in the United States.
• Over the past decade the company has expanded their engineering and design capabilities to their existing traffic and roadway engineering practices.
• Headquartered in Austin, our client is one of the largest transportation practices in the State of Texas.

 Benefits and Features

• Company paid - Full Benefits Package – health, dental, vision insurance, short & long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing Contributions) and Pension Plan.
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure, professional fees, association memberships.
• Health Club Dues reimbursement.
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• Your Role With The Company:

• This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering.
• Responsible for mentoring and leading a team of 20 to 50 engineering design professionals in multiple offices while maintaining a seller-doer role within the organization.
• Responsible for all aspects of the firm's transportation detail design group. Project types include but are not limited to PS&E, drainage, transit, and traffic-related design projects.
• Ensure high morale within the PSE design group, consistent quality of deliverables, customer satisfaction, and strong financial performance.
• Responsible for meeting the Unit's goals and performance metrics, executing successful business development efforts, leading large and/or complex projects, sourcing, attracting and selecting talent, and effectively developing and mentoring staff.

 Community Information:

This position can be located in either Austin, Houston, San Antonio or Dallas. Preference is for this position to be located either in the corporate headquarters or the Houston office.

 Background Profile:

• · BS degree in Civil Engineering.
• · 15+ years of experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design and roadway project management.
• · Texas Professional Engineering Licensure.
• Experience using Microstation and GeoPak or other transportation design software packages.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in mentoring younger staff.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and win work at the municipal, county and state level.
• Strong orientation to team leadership style of management.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter, tenacious negotiator with high energy and outstanding analytical skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Compensation:

• Offers competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Relocation Assistance