Associate Vice President - Transportation

PACE Resources Federal Credit Union; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership incentives

Benefits package

Job summary

Buchart Horn seeks an Associate Vice President – Transportation in Baton Rouge, LA to lead our Transportation Business Unit. This senior role focuses on civil and transportation project delivery, operations, staff development, and business growth.

If you’re a licensed Professional Engineer with deep transportation experience and a passion for leadership, we want to hear from you. You will guide multi-project efforts and shape client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Leadership or management experience in engineering consulting.
• Strong understanding of DOT standards, transportation funding, and infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across transportation engineering projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and compliance with contract requirements
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the Business Unit, including staffing, resource planning, and performance reviews
• Contribute to annual business planning, sales forecasting, and budgeting in alignment with corporate objectives
• Supervise and mentor project managers, engineers, and support staff to drive high-performance project delivery
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scopes; assist with resource allocation and technical oversight as needed
• Participate in proposal preparation, fee development, contract negotiation, and client presentations
• Support and implement Business Unit’s policies and initiatives, including performance management and process improvements
• Strengthen relationships with existing clients and identify new business opportunities through networking and outreach
• Collaborate with other corporate leaders on multi-disciplinary pursuits and project coordination
• Oversee project reviews, QA/QC standards, and technical excellence in all phases of design and delivery
• Maintain current knowledge of transportation engineering practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements
• Represent Buchart Horn at client meetings, industry events, and professional conferences

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Client relationship management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70817Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: TransportationAssociate Vice President - Transportation | Baton Rouge, LA | Full Time

Buchart Horn is seeking an accomplished Associate Vice President – Transportation to help lead our Transportation Business Unit. This is a strategic, senior-level role focused on civil and transportation engineering project delivery, operations, staff development, and business growth. If you’re a licensed Professional Engineer with deep experience in transportation engineering and a passion for leadership, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership across transportation engineering projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and compliance with contract requirements
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the Business Unit, including staffing, resource planning, and performance reviews
• Contribute to annual business planning, sales forecasting, and budgeting in alignment with corporate objectives
• Supervise and mentor project managers, engineers, and support staff to drive high-performance project delivery
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scopes; assist with resource allocation and technical oversight as needed
• Participate in proposal preparation, fee development, contract negotiation, and client presentations
• Support and implement Business Unit’s policies and initiatives, including performance management and process improvements
• Strengthen relationships with existing clients and identify new business opportunities through networking and outreach
• Collaborate with other corporate leaders on multi-disciplinary pursuits and project coordination
• Oversee project reviews, QA/QC standards, and technical excellence in all phases of design and delivery
• Maintain current knowledge of transportation engineering practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements
• Represent Buchart Horn at client meetings, industry events, and professional conferences

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Prior leadership or management experience in an engineering consulting environment
• Strong understanding of DOT standards, transportation funding, and infrastructure development process
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, budgets, and technical performance across multiple active projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead client relationships, strategic initiatives, and business development efforts

Why Join Us:

• Help lead and shape the future of a respected transportation engineering practice
• Work alongside industry experts on impactful public infrastructure projects li>
• Play a critical role in corporate growth, staff mentorship, and strategic planning
• Collaborate across all engineering and planning disciplines in a dynamic and supportive environment
• Receive a competitive salary, leadership incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package