Associate VP, Transportation - PA Lead

PRIME AE Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

People-First Culture

Meaningful Work

Growth with Purpose

National Reach, Local Feel

Job summary

PRIME AE Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate Vice President of Transportation – Pennsylvania Lead to drive regional transportation operations from our Harrisburg or Pittsburgh offices.

This role serves as the market leader for Pennsylvania, growing client relationships with PennDOT, PTC, and local agencies while ensuring high-quality project delivery across design and construction services. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, guide strategic growth initiatives, and mentor transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 20+ years of transportation design engineering experience.
• Experience with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).
• Strong knowledge of LRFD and AASHTO policies and guidelines.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary programs and grow business.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations across Pennsylvania, guiding growth and client engagement.
• Oversee design and construction projects including highways, bridges, and traffic systems.
• Manage construction management and inspection teams with coordination to design and construction phases.
• Develop client relationships with PennDOT, PTC, and regional agencies, leading pursuits.
• Mentor transportation professionals and support recruitment and development initiatives.
• Represent PRIME AE in professional organizations and industry networks.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Transportation design

Project management

Communication

Education

BSCE

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation/InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

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. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking an Associate Vice President of Transportation – Pennsylvania Lead to provide leadership for our transportation operations across Pennsylvania, based in either our Harrisburg or Pittsburgh office.

This role serves as the operational and market leader for the Pennsylvania Transportation practice, responsible for driving growth, strengthening client relationships, expanding market presence, and ensuring high-quality project delivery across design and construction services.

The Associate Vice President will lead multidisciplinary teams supporting PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), and local agency programs while overseeing business performance, operational alignment, and team development. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model to support both professional and personal needs.

What You’ll Do

As the Pennsylvania Transportation Lead, you will oversee regional transportation operations while advancing PRIME AE’s presence across the state. You will provide leadership to design and construction teams, guide strategic growth initiatives, support major pursuits, and ensure consistent delivery excellence across projects.

You will serve as a senior client-facing representative of PRIME AE, strengthening relationships with transportation agencies and industry partners while mentoring and developing transportation professionals across the region.

Primary Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Operations

• Lead transportation operations across Pennsylvania, ensuring alignment with company goals and growth objectives.
• Oversee business performance including revenue generation, backlog growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership and direction to transportation teams across multiple offices.
• Ensure teams have appropriate resources, technology, and staffing to deliver high-quality services.

Project Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Provide oversight for design and construction projects including highways, bridges, traffic systems, and related transportation infrastructure.
• Oversee development of deliverables across all project phases, including preliminary layouts, final plans, specifications, reports, and estimates.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT, PTC, AASHTO, and applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and evaluate subconsultant performance.

Construction Services Leadership

• Oversee construction management and inspection teams supporting PennDOT and PTC programs.
• Ensure effective coordination between design and construction phases.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Serve as a primary client relationship leader for PennDOT, PTC, and regional transportation agencies.
• Identify new market opportunities, clients, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead and participate in marketing efforts, including pursuits, interviews, and client engagement initiatives.
• Support preparation of Statements of Interest (SOIs), technical proposals, and fee proposals.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Mentor and develop transportation professionals across experience levels.
• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on growth and excellence.

Industry Engagement

• Represent PRIME AE in professional organizations including ACEC, ASCE, AASHTO, and regional affiliates.
• Maintain visibility within the transportation industry and professional community.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 20+ years of experience in transportation design engineering, including leadership experience within an engineering consulting environment supporting transportation infrastructure projects?
• Demonstrated experience with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) projects and standards.
• Strong knowledge of LRFD, AASHTO policies, and transportation design guidelines.
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary transportation programs and teams.
• Familiarity with MicroStation/InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, or related design platforms.
• Proven ability to grow business, develop client relationships, and lead successful pursuits.
• Strong financial and operational management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional presence appropriate to represent PRIME AE to clients and industry partners.

Why PRIME AE:

We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people.

At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally.

You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

• Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
• People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

Our Commitment:

PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.