Civil Engineering Principal-in-Charge/Vice President - Transportation

About the role

Huitt-Zollars, Inc has a full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineering Vice President/Principal-in-Charge, Transportation for our Seattle, WA office. The candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in transportation civil engineering with a strong emphasis on transit and ports, and preferred experience working with state DOTs.

Responsibilities

• Report to the firm’s Transportation Practice Area Lead, lead the growth of the transportation market in Pacific Northwest including transit, port and WsDOT and manage the Seattle office transportation team.
• Contribute to the development of the Transportation Business Plans by collaborating with the Transportation Practice Area Lead and Transportation PICs nationwide.
• Cultivate strong client relationships including Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the Port of Seattle, while expanding reach to WsDOT and additional public agencies and partner organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-In-Charge on transportation projects and oversee the execution of the transportation projects, ensuring quality, scope compliance, and profitability.
• Project duties include Develop & negotiate project scopes, budgets, and schedules, including reviewing contract terms. Monitor project progress including review of monthly invoices and progress reports.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor staff ensuring performance excellence on assigned projects.
• Participate in Industry Organizations such as APTA, SWTA, RailVolution, COMTO, Commuter Rail Coalition, and various State Transit Associations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Minimum of 15 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering and growing work in transit, port, and DOT markets in the Pacific Northwest.
• Project Management experience on transportation projects.
• Direct client-facing experience with Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the Port of Seattle or similar clients.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

About Huitt-Zollars

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities