Transportation Director
Job Summary
GAI Consultants is seeking a Transportation Engineering Director to lead and grow our Ohio Transportation practice and/or Structural practice. The role involves strategic direction, multidisciplinary oversight, and executive-level client engagement.
About the Role
This strategic leadership role is ideal for an industry professional with a strong record of delivering complex roadway, corridor, and structures projects and cultivating long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of progressive Project Management experience on major roadway and corridor design projects for ODOT, OTIC, and municipal clients across Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Provides executive oversight for planning, roadway design, structures, traffic, and construction services projects.
- Evaluate multidisciplinary engineering solutions, economic analyses, and system-level impacts.
- Resolve complex engineering challenges involving multiple specialty areas.
- Represent the firm at key industry events and cultivate long-term client relationships.
- Lead pre-marketing, strategic positioning, and pursuit planning for ODOT advertisements.
- Position the firm for future work through targeted outreach and strategic marketing.
- Mentor staff in business development, client service, and ODOT relationship management.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience with the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Turnpike, LPA's, and Design-Build expertise.
- PE Registration in Ohio is required.
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. Engineering, master’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
Skills
- Demonstrated expertise managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Overseeing technical quality.
- Guiding projects from planning through final design.
- Significant client engagement.
- Building trust, understanding agency priorities, and positioning GAI for future work.
- Identifying, pursuing, and winning targeted project opportunities.
Benefits
Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market-based, competitive compensation
Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
Pay
Market-based, competitive compensation
Schedule
Flexible scheduling options
Company Information
GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.