Indiana Transportation Practice Leader, P.E. | Market Lead

GAI Consultants Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Company-paid life insurance and short-

long-term disability.

401(k) with company match.

Hybrid work schedule and generous PTO.

Seven paid holidays plus one floating.

Paid parental and adoption leave.

Relocation assistance.

Tuition reimbursement and licensing/c​

Employee Assistance Program.

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead the Indiana transportation practice as Market Leader, owning strategy, client relationships, team growth, and delivery of transportation and infrastructure work across Indiana.

The role is hybrid in Fishers/Indianapolis, with 25% travel, reporting to the national resources framework and offering a salary range of $210,000–$230,000 plus annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Indiana, or ability to obtain Indiana licensure through reciprocity.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation and infrastructure engineering experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, business operations, offices, or practice groups.
• Demonstrated success winning, managing, and growing public-sector transportation client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of the Indiana transportation market, including INDOT and local agency work.
• Experience managing revenue goals, staffing plans, project budgets, contracts, and financial performance.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, project needs, office visits, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute GAI's Indiana transportation growth strategy.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with INDOT, municipalities, counties, MPOs, transit agencies, and local public agencies.
• Lead business development, proposal strategy, interviews, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Provide leadership for the Indiana office, including operations, staffing, utilization, profitability, and resource planning.
• Mentor and grow project managers, engineers, and technical staff across transportation and infrastructure disciplines.
• Provide executive oversight for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Represent GAI in industry organizations, professional associations, client meetings, and public-facing forums.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Project management

Public-sector experience

Indiana PE lic./reciprocity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead the Indiana transportation practice as Market Leader, owning strategy, client relationships, team growth, and delivery of transportation and infrastructure work across Indiana.

The role is hybrid in Fishers/Indianapolis, with 25% travel, reporting to the national resources framework and offering a salary range of $210,000–$230,000 plus annual bonus.