Director of Transportation - Civil Engineering

Jqolusa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited growth potential

Strong industry leadership

Flexible work schedule

Make an impact

Exciting projects lined up

Job summary

Jqolusa seeks a Director of Transportation to lead the firm's Savannah-based transportation practice, guiding strategy, project oversight, client relations, and business development to grow market presence.

The ideal candidate holds a Georgia PE license (or eligibility), 12+ years in transportation engineering, and at least 5 years in a leadership role, with a proven record of managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• Licensed PE in Georgia or eligible to obtain licensure.
• 12+ years in transportation engineering.
• 5+ years in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and improvement of technical processes and standards.
• Lead project management across design projects with QA/QC and staffing.
• Develop staff through reviews and mentorship.
• Review timesheets and manage workload.
• Provide accurate projections and monitor billings.
• Develop and review project proposals.
• Direct a design team to manage projects end-to-end.

Skills

CAD/Revit

Plan sheets

Engineering calculations

Analysis software

Technical writing

Task management

Client meetings

Mentorship

Project delegation

End-to-end delivery

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE License (GA or eligible)

12+ years transportation experience

5+ years leadership

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Job Title: Director of Transportation | GA

Location: Savannah, GA

Position Summary

The Director of Transportation is responsible for leading and growing the firm's transportation practice in the Savannah region. This role combines strategic leadership, project oversight, client relationship management, and business development to drive high-quality transportation solutions and expand market presence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in managing complex infrastructure projects.

Key Abilities

• CAD/Revit modeling
• Production of plan sheets, detail and exhibits.
• Strong understanding of design concepts and completion of engineering calculations.
• Understand analysis models and software capabilities.
• Technical Writing.
• Strong task management including prioritizing tasks and completing tasks within the indicated timeframe.
• Attend and participate in client meetings.
• Teach design concepts to less experienced team members.
• Delegate project tasks to less experienced team members and check their work.
• Complete projects from start to finish, including the design of the project, production of construction drawings, and coordination with other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and improvement of technical processes and standards.
• Overall project management success on all design projects includes QAQC and teaming management to ensure delivery and quality on time.
• Staff development and progression including employee reviews and mentorship.
• Timesheet review and approval.
• Track and manage employee workload and review employee utilization.
• Accurate reporting on projections.
• Review monthly department billings to ensure accuracy.
• Develop and review project proposals.
• Manage design projects by leading a design team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required (Georgia or ability to obtain)
• Typically, 12+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• 5+ years in a leadership or management role

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT, FHWA)
• Proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
• Established network in the Southeast transportation market
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams

Why join our team?

• Unlimited growth potential
• Strong industry leader
• Flexible work schedule
• You will make an impact
• We have cool work already lined up