Jobs · Engineering · Ohio

Transportation Business Leader

Burgess & Niple · Akron, OH · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Create and execute a growth strategy for transportation engineering practice, identify new markets, pursuits, and partnerships while deepening trusted client relationships
  • Serve as a visible market leader who brings ideas forward, opens doors, and helps position the firm for long-term success in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
  • Lead and support project delivery with a strong focus on client experience, technical quality, collaboration, and successful outcomes
  • Build a financially strong and sustainable practice by managing budgets, schedules, risk, performance, and growth goals
  • Develop, mentor, and empower project managers and engineers, creating opportunities for others to grow alongside the practice
  • Foster collaboration across local and regional offices, connecting people, ideas, and technical expertise to deliver exceptional work
  • Encourage staff engagement in professional societies, networking, and industry leadership to expand visibility and strengthen relationships
  • Represent the firm as an established transportation leader at client meetings, industry events, professional organizations, and strategic pursuits

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or another applicable field required
  • 15+ years of transportation engineering experience, including a strong understanding of project delivery from pursuit through completion
  • Proven ability to grow business, develop opportunities, and maintain a strong network of client and industry relationships in the transportation sector
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and inspire technical staff at varying levels of experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with clients, teams, and industry partners
  • Entrepreneurial, self-directed mindset with the confidence to take initiative, make connections, and turn opportunities into results
  • Servant leadership approach grounded in collaboration, integrity, innovation, excellence, and a commitment to developing others

Minimum Experience: 15 years
Education: BD
Registration: (Not Specified)
Required Skills: Business Development
Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.
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