Transportation Engineering Director — Lead Projects & Growth

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in Rochester, NY seeks a Director of Transportation Engineering to lead and grow our transportation practice. This leadership role oversees complex capital projects, mentors staff, builds client relationships, and drives strategic growth across New York State.

You will elevate design, safety, and delivery standards, collaborate with NYSDOT and public agencies, and shape multi-modal solutions while guiding business development and staffing to ensure long-term success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• 7+ years of leadership, supervisory, or department management experience.
• Strong knowledge of NYSDOT standards, transportation design practices, and project delivery processes.
• Proven success in managing large-scale transportation infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Established relationships with transportation agencies and public-sector clients preferred.
• Experience with project financial management, business development, and staff mentorship.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for transportation planning, roadway, highway, bridge, and multi-modal infrastructure projects.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, schedules, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and develop transportation engineering staff and project managers.
• Expand relationships with NYSDOT, counties, municipalities, and regional agencies.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative transportation solutions.
• Assist in strategic planning, staffing, and operational management of the transportation practice.

Skills

Leadership

PE license

15+ years experience

NYSDOT standards

Stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Budget & PM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in Rochester, NY seeks a Director of Transportation Engineering to lead and grow our transportation practice. This leadership role oversees complex capital projects, mentors staff, builds client relationships, and drives strategic growth across New York State.

You will elevate design, safety, and delivery standards, collaborate with NYSDOT and public agencies, and shape multi-modal solutions while guiding business development and staffing to ensure long-term success.