Transportation Design Department Manager

About the role

Kapur is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Design Department Manager to manage and lead WisDOT transportation projects in various locations across Wisconsin. This position is based in Madison, WI, where you will play a critical role in continuing to grow our transportation group.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our roadway and structural design group in Madison and oversee projects from initiation to completion.
• Oversee department financial data and ensure high quality deliverables.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress to meet project objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, communicating project status and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with teams to coordinate project tasks and deliverables.
• Confirm project compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Identify project risks and challenges.
• Prepare and present project reports and updates to clients.
• Contribute to the design and engineering of roadway and structural projects.
• Build client relations, prepare proposals, and bring in additional site design work.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of additional site design staff.
• Experience managing transportation design staff, overseeing financial performance, and delivering high quality transportation projects for WisDOT or other municipal clients.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for transportation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
• Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
• Proficient in engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or other relevant tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in transportation design and project management, preferably on WisDOT projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin

Qualifications

• Experience managing transportation design staff, overseeing financial performance, and delivering high quality transportation projects for WisDOT or other municipal clients.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for transportation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
• Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
• Proficient in engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or other relevant tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Sharepoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in transportation design and project management, preferably on WisDOT projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retailer plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance