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.
• Lead the evolution of Florida's Transportation Design practice, transforming 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 transportation infrastructure and influencing the legacy Benesch creates.

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 capable of balancing business development, project delivery, and people leadership while mentoring teams, developing future leaders, and building a culture of accountability and excellence.
• A builder 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 leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex transportation projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of transportation design standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passion for contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient transportation systems.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and leadership abilities.
• Client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Technical proficiency in transportation design software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Benessch offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexible scheduling to support your life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Mentorship and hands-on experience opportunities.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with some travel required.