Director of Transportation Engineering

GAI Consultants Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-driven recognition and dev

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program and welll-

Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidA

Floating holiday

Paid maternity/paternity leave

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Director to lead our statewide Transportation practice in Florida.

The role focuses on guiding large roadway design programs, developing marketing strategies, and serving as the client leadership representative with FDOT and local agencies. The ideal candidate has 20+ years of project management experience, a Florida PE license, and the ability to steer teams across engineering, planning, and environmental disciplines.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in project management on complex roadway design projects (FDOT and local agencies) in Florida.
• Proven ability to develop and execute marketing/business development strategies.
• PE License in Florida or reciprocity with active status.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across large, multi-discipline transportation programs.
• Oversee project teams, develop plans, monitor finances, and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Senior Engineering Director for a leadership position within their comprehensive statewide Transportation practice. GAI has a well-established and rapidly growing company, with immediate opportunities for industry leaders. Key experience requirements include 20+ years of Project Management on complex roadway design projects for FDOT and other local agencies across Florida.

This position requires significant client interaction, and the candidate must possess the strategic skills to identify and develop a marketing strategy for winning specific project opportunities. Join GAI and make your mark among a team of engineering, planning, and environmental consultants who provide innovative solutions to energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial clients worldwide. GAI is the right place for talented and motivated individuals who seek to distinguish themselves in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with FDOT D5, Florida’s Turnpike, and CFX are required, with other FDOT district experience and Design-Build expertise being a plus.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the businessdevelopment strategy along with oversight of engineers in the development of plans, financial monitoring, and acting as GAI’s client leadership representative.
• PE Registration in Florida is required.

General Characteristics

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their organizations.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
• Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the organization.
• Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
• Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 20+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
• Driver’s License

Technical Responsibilities

• Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
• Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Oversees multiple large or multidiscipline project teams.
• Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the organization.
• Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
• Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• May manage projects, up to $250,000 in yearly value, without GAI President’s approval, but is a small component of overall work.

Management Responsibility

• Develops organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.

Communication Skills

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership.
• Represents the organization at important functions and conferences.

“Why GAI?”

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certificates

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Qualifications

Skills

Required

Communication

Expert

Critical Thinking

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Microsoft Office Suite

Expert

Organization

Expert

Problem Solving

Expert

Project Management

Expert

Statistical Analysis

Expert

Teamwork

Expert

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

20 years

FDOT D5, Florida’s Turnpike, and CFX are required, with other FDOT district experience and Design-Build expertise being a plus.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Professional Engineer

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