Roadway Engineering Director

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana (required or ability to obtain within a defined time frame)
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in transportation or municipal infrastructure
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience working with INDOT and local Indiana municipalities

Technical Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for design deliverables
• Ensure compliance with INDOT standards, policies, manuals, and review processes
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports
• Oversee adherence to state, local, and federal regulations, including permitting and environmental requirements
• Resolve technical challenges and guide project teams on complex engineering solutions
• Ensure consistent application of company standards and best practices

Project and Task Management

• Oversee multiple large or multidiscipline project teams
• Develop projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice
• Evaluate project management plans for complex engineering projects
• Develop risk mitigation plans to address project risks
• Evaluate the effectiveness of leaders and teams

Management Responsibility

• Lead and manage engineering staff, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and professional development
• Oversee planning, design, execution, and delivery of all Indiana-based engineering projects
• Serve as the primary technical and managerial liaison with INDOT, Indianapolis DPW, and municipal clients
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards
• Provide strategic input for workload forecasting, staffing plans, and resource allocation
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, client pursuits, and interviews
• Cookordination with other business sectors and disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery
• Maintain consistent communication with leadership regarding project performance, risks, and staffing needs

Communication Skills

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership
• Represents the organization at important functions and conferences