Project Delivery Leader

About the role

As a member of our elite Executive team, you will build and manage a team of professionals in Delaware and contribute to our broader regional team. With the support of our leadership, your focus will be expanding our practice in Delaware by connecting client needs with innovative solutions developed by our technical experts. You will lead project teams across the firm, deliver transportation engineering and planning projects, and establish RK&K as a trusted adviser in the region.

Responsibilities

• Represent RK&K in front of existing and potential clients on all aspects of design, construction, and maintenance projects.
• Work with firm leadership and the local team to develop business strategies.
• Deliver and support transportation engineering and planning projects throughout the region and across the firm.
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and sub-consultant partners to pursue, win, and execute projects.
• Identify and create project opportunities by networking with potential clients, primarily state, regional, and local agencies.
• Negotiate and manage project scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for a variety of projects.
• Mentor staff by training employees, establishing personal growth opportunities, and conducting performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in Delaware or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Fifteen (15)+ years of experience in engineering services with progressive responsibilities, including business development and project delivery in Delaware or the surrounding region.
• Highly engaged in professional engineering/construction societies, regularly attending local meetings, especially those with high levels of client participation.
• Capacity to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually, including strong technical and proposal writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or similar.

Other Duties

This job description outlines the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions (as covered under the ADA). It is not designed to cover every activity or duty required of the employee. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Student Loan Retirement Match Program
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development opportunities