Transportation Business Leader

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the strategic vision in partnership with Artheon leadership and the NY/NJ executive team.
• Expand market share through organic growth, service diversification, and innovation.
• Strengthen relationships with DOTs, transit agencies, municipalities, ports, airports, and other public-sector transportation clients.
• Pursue major transportation programs, strategic contracts, joint ventures, design-build, CMGC, and P3 opportunities.
• Leverage the broader Trilon network to identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate strategic acquisitions that enhance capabilities and accelerate long-term growth.
• Elevate Our People
• Build One High-Performing Organization
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop exceptional talent across the organization.
• Develop future leaders while strengthening succession planning throughout the business.
• Foster an environment where people are empowered to do the best work of their careers.
• Champion employee engagement, workplace safety, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Increase Our Impact
• Performance, Delivery & Operational Excellence
• Full P&L ownership with accountability for revenue, backlog, profitability, and EBITDA.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and KPI-driven performance management.
• Leading business unit leaders with clear accountability and disciplined execution.
• Driving innovation, quality, safety, and continuous operational improvement.
• Ensuring exceptional project delivery and outstanding client satisfaction.
• Serving as the external face of the transportation business with clients, regulators, government officials, and industry organizations throughout New York and New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, growth-oriented organizations with meaningful P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to grow businesses through strategic client development, operational excellence, and organizational leadership.
• Experience leading both organic growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions, including post-merger integration.
• Strong understanding of the New York and New Jersey transportation markets.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Business, Transportation, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Leadership Profile

• The successful candidate is an accomplished business builder, strategic operator, and people developer who combines executive presence with humility and collaboration.
• A track record of building high-performing organizations and expanding market presence.
• Strong financial acumen and operational discipline.
• Strategic thinking supported by data-informed decision-making.
• Executive presence and credibility with clients, public agencies, and industry leaders.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a collaborative, people-first leadership style.
• A passion for developing leaders, strengthening culture, and creating enduring organizational success.

Benefits

• Base salary range indicated in the posting.
• Competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.