Transportation Director

GAI Consultants Inc.; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short-term and长)

401(k) with company match

PTO plus 7 paid holidays and floating

Paid parental and adoption leave

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure and certifications support

Performance bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineering Director in Ohio to lead and grow the transportation and structures practice. You will set strategic direction, oversee technical quality on roadways, corridors, and bridges, and serve as senior client representative to ODOT, the Ohio Turnpike, and local agencies.

This leadership role combines engineering excellence with business development, pursuing opportunities, and building a strong team to deliver results.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive project management experience on roadway and corridor design projects
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio
• Valid driver's license
• Proven business development and client relationship success in transportation consulting
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight into roadway design, structures, traffic, planning, and construction services projects
• Build and lead client relationships with ODOT Central Office and Districts, OTIC, and municipalities
• Lead business development for Ohio: pursuit planning, teaming, go/no-go decisions, and proposals
• Ensure work meets ODOT processes, standards, and QA/QC requirements
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and financial performance across multiple project teams
• Mentor project managers and support hiring and succession planning

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership/mentoring

Authorization to work in the United S

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Transportation Engineering Director

Job Type: Full-time, Work Arrangement: Hybrid, Location: Ohio, Pay: $200,000-$245,000 per year

GAI Consultants is hiring a Transportation Engineering Director to lead and grow our Ohio transportation and structures practice. You will set strategic direction, oversee technical quality on major roadways, corridor, and bridge projects, and serve as our senior client representative to ODOT, the Ohio Turnpike, and local public agencies.

This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys both engineering and the client-side, winning work, shaping pursuits, and building the team that delivers it.

What You'll Do

• Provide executive oversight into roadway design, structures, traffic, planning, and construction services projects
• Build and lead client relationships with ODOT Central Office and Districts, OTIC, and municipalities
• Lead business development for Ohio: pursuit planning, teaming, go/no-go decisions, and proposals
• Ensure work meets ODOT processes, standards, and QA/QC requirements
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and financial performance across multiple project teams
• Mentor project managers and support hiring and succession planning

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive project management experience on roadway and corridor design projects
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio
• Valid driver's license
• Proven business development and client relationship success in transportation consulting
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred

• Master's degree in engineering
• Design-build delivery experience
• ODOT, Ohio Turnpike, and LPA program experience
• P.E. reciprocity in additional states

Pay and Benefits

$200,000-$245,000 annually, based on experience. GAI offers medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO plus 7 paid holidays and a floating holiday; paid parental and adoption leave; tuition reimbursement; support for licensure and certifications; performance bonuses; flexible scheduling; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Keywords

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