Transportation Area Lead - #2839

Wade Trim; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Education reimbursement

Employee stock program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kentucky is seeking an Area Lead for its Transportation Team. The successful candidate must hold a valid Ohio Professional Engineer license and have at least 15 years of engineering experience, particularly in roadway or transportation design. Responsibilities include financial oversight of Ohio offices, business development, and ensuring client satisfaction. The firm's supportive culture prioritizes innovation, mentoring, and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ohio Professional Engineer license.
• Must have over 15 years of related engineering experience.
• Previous experience with ODOT preferred and knowledge of standards required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial performance of Ohio offices.
• Coordinate staffing needs and recommend staff changes.
• Promote technical excellence and client profitability.
• Manage business development for Ohio Transportation market.

Skills

Ohio Professional Engineer license

15+ years of Engineering experience (Roadway/Transportation)

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to oversee, mentor and supervise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ODOT standards and processes

ORD

Job description

What We Offer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, The Inclusion Experience, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for an Area Lead to join our Transportation Team to improve infrastructure in Ohio. Our Ohio offices are located in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. The candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and have at least 15 years of related experience. We are looking for someone who has strong people and team building skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Typical responsibilities

• Operational:
• Responsible for financial performance of the Ohio offices for the Transportation Market Segment.
• Track monthly workload to coordinate staffing needs with the Market Segment Lead (MSL) and recommend staff changes as needed.
• Promote consistent technical excellence.
• Review and approve contracts and seek input from MSL as appropriate.
• Effectively coordinate Ohio activities with the MSL.
• Responsible for client profitability.
• Approve training/seminars and memberships with annual budget and coordinate with other Area Leads within the Transportation.
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Sales Business Development:
• Work collaboratively to grow Wade Trim's presence and market share in the Ohio Transportation market.
• Review proposals including the scope, schedule and fee and assign as needed.
• Assist with marketing, proposals, and technical presentations.
• Perform client visits and routine sales calls.
• Monitor client satisfaction.
• Hold regularly scheduled discussions to coordinate business development.
• Responsible for Ohio Transportation sales and budget.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required

Skills/Experience

• Ohio Professional Engineer license; ability to obtain PE license in multiple states is required.
• 15+ years of related Engineering experience (Roadway and/or Transportation related design) is required.
• Previous ODOT and Ohio Local Public Agency experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of ODOT standards and processes is required including experience with:
• ODOT plan preparation and review process.
• ODOT cost estimating.
• Preparation of ODOT schedules and budgets.
• Design and/or managing design using ORD.
• Strong written and verbal skills are required.
• Ability to oversee, mentor, and supervise project managers and engineering staff is required.

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind. Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs. Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers. Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.