VP, Transportation - Regional Transportation Leader

Who We Are

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets. Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Vice President – Regional Transportation Leader to oversee and expand PRIME AE’s transportation practice across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region including Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia. This senior leadership role is responsible for regional growth strategy, operational performance, client engagement, and team development across transportation disciplines including roadway, bridge, traffic, and related infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations across a multi-state region, aligning performance with company objectives.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies, including short- and long-term business plans.
• Identify new markets, clients, and expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Lead pursuit strategies for major transportation opportunities across the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and public-sector clients.
• Represent PRIME AE in industry organizations and professional networks.
• Identify strategic partnerships and teaming opportunities.
• Oversee regional financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, KPIs, and forecasting.
• Provide guidance to project managers on staffing, resource planning, and performance.
• Ensure consistent application of project delivery standards and quality processes.
• Support workload balancing and staffing strategies across offices.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing transportation professionals.
• Mentor emerging leaders and support succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture focused on excellence and growth.
• Align team capabilities with regional and company strategic objectives.
• Provide oversight for major project delivery and technical excellence.
• Champion quality management initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of best practices across transportation teams.
• Identify potential acquisition opportunities and support due diligence activities.
• Assist with integration of new teams or offices following acquisitions.
• Contribute to long-term organizational growth initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in transportation design engineering, including leadership experience within an engineering consulting environment supporting transportation infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading regional or multi-office transportation teams.
• Strong client relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and public agencies.
• Proven experience growing transportation revenue and market presence.
• Experience with strategic planning, business development, and operational leadership.
• Strong financial acumen, including KPIs, forecasting, and project performance metrics.
• Knowledge of traditional and alternative delivery methods (Design-Build, P3, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as needed across the region.