Responsibilities:
As the Director of Operations, Transportation Infrastructure, you will play a critical role in building and leading our team, aligning communication and guidelines with broader objectives, and integrating corporate policies into the office operations and culture. You will collaborate closely with the National Account Manager to implement enterprise or region-wide changes locally, including strategies, programs, and other initiatives.Your responsibilities will also include business development and pursuit of new opportunities, with the aim of positioning and differentiating the team in the region to secure more projects and increase market share.
You will work closely with city, state, and regional transportation clients, acting as a project manager in the delivery and oversight of these projects.
Desired Outcomes:
- Drive regional business growth to support nationwide growth strategies and plans.- Leverage an entrepreneurial approach to refresh the local strategy and position the business for success. Contribute to long-term growth in the region by building the technical and commercial capabilities required to secure current business and penetrate new markets.- Stabilize the business and reinvigorate the culture. Engage and inspire the team with a focus on sustainable growth through recruitment, retention, and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years of diversified experience in civil engineering, with specific expertise in transportation infrastructure.- Bachelor's degree required, with technical education in civil engineering or planning preferred but not required. Professional registration is preferred.- Proven experience in leading and delivering significant projects of scale through effective team and budget management.- Experience in relevant facets of planning, design, and construction services for roads, highways, and bridges.- Demonstrated track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth, ensuring effective governance at the project and business levels.- Ability to develop effective and trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the transportation industry.- Proficient in leveraging communication skills both externally (business development, writing proposals, community engagements, stakeholder and partnership development, leading client presentations/meetings) and internally, to drive the development and engagement of strong teams.
Nice to Have:
- Bachelor's degree required, with technical education in civil engineering or planning preferred but not required.- Professional registration is preferred.
Benefits:
In alignment with our performance-driven culture, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. We provide a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:- Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program- Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave) and Life Insurance- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care- Paid Family Leave- Retirement Plan with Employer Match- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)- Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health- Non-Profit 501c3.- Education and Training Assistance- Employee Assistance Program- Employee Discounts- Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
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