Transportation Design Practice Lead

About the role

The Transportation Design Practice Lead - Florida position is part of Benesch, a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country, focusing on transportation design services.

Responsibilities

• Shape the next chapter of Florida's Transportation Design practice by influencing strategy, developing future leaders, and strengthening relationships with transportation agencies.
• Leverage relationships, expertise, and vision to expand Benesch's transportation design presence and open doors to new opportunities.
• Build and develop a high-performing design team while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, accountability, and leadership development for the next generation of transportation professionals.
• Lead the evolution of Florida's Transportation Design practice to transform a strong foundation into a premier transportation program recognized throughout the state.
• Leave a lasting impact on both the business and the communities we serve by shaping the future direction of the design practice, advancing transportation infrastructure, and influencing the legacy Benesch creates throughout Florida.

Requirements

• A proven transportation design leader with a track record of growing client relationships, winning meaningful work, and driving long-term business growth within the public sector transportation market.
• A strategic and collaborative leader who can balance business development, project delivery, and people leadership while mentoring teams, developing future leaders, and building a culture of accountability and excellence.
• A builder who is energized by the opportunity to shape the future of a growing transportation design practice, expand market presence, create new opportunities, and leave a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
• A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline and an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering and leadership experience supporting FDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public sector transportation agencies.
• Demonstrated success in pursuing, winning, managing, and delivering roadway design, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, and multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Strong business development, project management, financial management, and client relationship experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation design and engineering, including roadway design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, PD&E, hydraulics, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Florida's transportation market and ability to navigate public sector relationships effectively.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of transportation professionals.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team-building abilities.
• Project management and financial management skills.
• Client relationship management and business development skills.

Benefits

Benessch offers a comprehensive benefits package including up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, and parental leave. We also provide mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make a positive impact from day one.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support personal and professional life, with occasional travel required for client meetings, business development activities, industry events, and team member engagement.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Benessch is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.