Regional Transportation Leader — Southeast Growth & Ops

Garver Engineering; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver seeks a Transportation Regional Director to lead operations, drive growth, and foster excellence across the Southeast Region from Pensacola, Florida. The role targets a strategic leader with a background in transportation engineering and consulting, strong client engagement, and team development.

The position emphasizes growth planning, high-level client relations, staff development, and cross-functional leadership to advance Garver's regional goals while maintaining strong industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Proven leadership experience in engineering consulting.
• Strong understanding of business operations, client relations, and team development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to travel within the region as needed.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida and the ability to obtain licensure in other states regionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead growth initiatives for transportation services in the Southeast U.S.
• Assist with strategic pursuits, including interview prep and win strategies for regional projects.
• Maintain high-level client relationships and conduct project debriefs and check-ins.
• Represent Garver in civic and professional organizations and build regional relationships.
• Oversee contracts, scopes, and fees; manage regional leadership performance against business plan goals.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Garver seeks a Transportation Regional Director to lead operations, drive growth, and foster excellence across the Southeast Region from Pensacola, Florida. The role targets a strategic leader with a background in transportation engineering and consulting, strong client engagement, and team development.

The position emphasizes growth planning, high-level client relations, staff development, and cross-functional leadership to advance Garver's regional goals while maintaining strong industry