Tampa Office Lead (Civil Engineering)

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing clients (FDOT) to help win new business.
• Develop new relationships with major prospects like Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or Municipal/Local Government for transportation projects.
• Be the primary point of contact and “face of” the transportation market in Tampa with respect to business development, teaming, and project pursuits.
• Hire, build, and grow a design team and lead transportation team pursuits.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders on developing an annual business plan.
• Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff.
• Prepare and oversee engineering design/analysis and plans/construction contract documents, as well as author technical documents such as engineering reports, specifications, and special provisions when needed.
• Manage performance for transportation projects (staffing, budget, schedule, and quality assurance).
• Develop and implement a sales culture and capture strategies to achieve market revenue growth and goals.
• Develop, plan, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and/or activities to ensure transportation operations run smoothly and maximize resources; engages in continued strategic examination of the department to build strong team collaboration and operational effectiveness.
• Mentor the next level of leadership.
• Provide transformational leadership and direction to the company’s transportation function.

Requirements

• A strong champion of change with ability to influence at all levels and inspire confidence among all team members including senior leaders.
• Ensure the transportation strategy is effectively aligned with the business and strategic initiatives of the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related work experience in transportation (DOT) and/or municipal projects.
• 5+ years in leading a team or department.
• 4- year college degree in civil engineering or related field. Master’s degree desired.
• Background in civil engineering or related field required.
• Must be licensed PE.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing a business development pipeline, capturing large projects, and growing a backlog of business.
• Extensive contacts within FDOT and local Municipal agencies.
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic initiatives, meeting financial objectives, and managing related budgets.
• P&L experience managing a business or department of at least $10M in revenue.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs