Transportation Engineering Department Manager

Etica Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing architectural and engineering firm seeks a Manager for their transportation engineering department in Indianapolis. This role involves employee management, project oversight, and business development, requiring strong leadership skills and a B.S. in Civil Engineering along with a PE license. The successful candidate will ensure project success while fostering team growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to manage details effectively.
• Traffic engineering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of engineers.
• Assist in project management and ensure effective collaboration.
• Engage in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Indiana

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Etica Group is a growing architectural and engineering firm looking to add to the transportation engineering department in its Indianapolis office. The department is responsible for the execution of all transportation engineering projects and this role is responsible for the overall success of the department and its staff. We are looking for an individual who thrives in managing people, projects often in an environment with multiple deadlines, has a strong attention to details, demonstrated leadership and can work cross-functionally to help grow the firm. This position reports to the Director of Engineering Services.

Responsibilities Would Include But Are Not Limited To

Employee Management

• Work closely with the Owners and Senior Management to formulate, recommend, and execute programs, policies, and accountable objectives for all Engineering Services.
• Develop, manage, and is accountable for a team of engineers.
• Create individual training and development plans for each team member.
• Detail oriented, ability to communicate with all personnel.
• Ability to motivate team to complete projects in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.
• Actively engages and retains engineering talent within the department.
• Conduct monthly check-in meetings with individual team members.
  
  

Project Management

• Assist in the collaboration with project stakeholders (other engineers, sub-consultants, contractors, and owners) to ensure detailed understanding of scope and objective of project, when needed.
• Develop and/or review detailed fee proposals with man jour justifications.
• Understand Project Requirements, Constraints, and Objectives.
• Ensure Monthly Project Status Reports are prepared and submitted to clients.
• Work independently to solve problems but uses good judgment in seeking guidance where appropriate. Interfaces with other departments regularly in completing routine work.
• Perform and/or oversee QAQC of project plans and specifications.
  
  

Business Development

• Certify client deliverables as necessary for work completed.
• Work closely with marketing to understand and support the business development needs.
• Assist markeitng with technical aspects of proposal development, as necessary.
• Has good understanding of capacity and needs for project development and can forecast to establish strong pipeline for workflow.
• Meet directly with existing or prospect clients to secure project work
  
  

Project Design

• Knowledge and understanding of latest INDOT Design Standards
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Dropbox, and general website navigation required.
• Must abide by all known and required safety regulations of Owners.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. Civil Engineering | required
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Indiana or ability for reciprocity | required
• Previous Department or Project Management Experience | required
• Traffic Engineering experience | preferred
• Highly organized with Comprehensive Documentation Skills | required
• CAD Proficiency | Autodesk AutoCAD (required) and/or Autodesk Civil 3D (preferred) in addition to Micro Station
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation commensurate with experience

Interested? Submit your resume to [e-mail]