Highway Lead

Andersen James Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Job summary

Andersen James Group in Texas seeks a Highway Engineering Leader to build and manage a highway design group, hire and mentor staff, and shape the growth strategy for Texas and the wider firm.

The role demands 15+ years in transportation project design, a Texas P.E., a BS in Civil Engineering (MS preferred), and a track record of developing client relationships and successful project delivery with TxDOT, counties, and regional agencies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in transportation project design
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree desirable
• P.E. licensed in Texas
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT policies and procedures
• Experience growing engineering groups and developing client relations
• Ability to mentor staff at all levels and manage resources effectively
• Excellent communication and business development skills including proposals and presentations
• Experience with project management: scopes of work, estimates, schedules
• Willingness to travel to project sites and meetings

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the highway design group in Texas
• Build and maintain positive client relationships and lead business development
• Guide growth strategy for Texas market and firm-wide expansion
• Mentor staff and direct resources to deliver high-quality work
• Ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables and supervise project execution

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Proposals

Presentations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Immediate opening for a Highway Engineering Leader that will assist in building and managing a highway design group within the Texas market. This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in Texas, hiring and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion in Texas as well as supporting growth throughout the company.

Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the roadway design practice.

The successful candidate must be energetic and have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage transportation projects with the Texas Department of Transportation as well as municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.

This position is open to multiple locations within Texas.

Requirements:

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the designing of transportation projects
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Master's Degree or other advanced degree desirable
• P.E., registered in the state of Texas
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT Policies and Procedures preferred
• Track record of developing and growing engineering groups and establishing internal and external relationships
• Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Excellent communication and business development skills including developing client relations, strategic partnering, preparing proposals and preparing/delivering presentations
• Experience with all aspects of engineering project management including preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables and supervising the execution of work
• Able to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
• Open to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement