Transportation Team Leader

McClure; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McClure is seeking a Transportation Team Leader to guide our transportation group, acting as the primary project lead and mentoring team members. You will drive profitability and ensure successful project outcomes for key stakeholders while representing McClure in client relationships and industry engagements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10–12 years of progressive management in traffic/transportation, with PE license or MBA as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive management in traffic/transportation.
• Professional Engineering License, MBA, or history of successfully managing a profitable team.
• Sustained success at building new and maintaining existing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Transportation team on high-visibility projects and ensure on-time delivery.
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members.
• Act as primary face of projects for key stakeholders.
• Drive profitability and overall success of the team within McClure.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure strategic alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Financial acumen

Process execution

Community presence

Industry presence

Transportation technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

10–12 years experience

PE license / MBA

Client relationships

Job description

Transportation Team Leader

McClure is currently searching for a skilled Team Leader on our growing Transportation team! The Team Leader will be the primary point on a variety of high visibility and critical projects for the organization. A successful Team Leader will demonstrate past success in team leadership and the ability to mentor / develop less experienced team members.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

McClure is currently searching for a skilled Team Leader on our growing Transportation team! The Team Leader will be the primary point on a variety of high visibility and critical projects for the organization. A successful Team Leader will demonstrate past success in team leadership and the ability to mentor / develop less experienced team members. The Team Leader is a skilled business‑minded professional who is responsible for leading their respective team as an independent and profitable business unit while driving the overall success of the firm. The Team Leader is the primary face of the project and is responsible for the successful completion of projects for key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate as an influential and collaborative part of the leadership team.
• Ability to build a client base and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong understanding of financials – demonstrated experience achieving group profit and net revenue growth.
• Ability to champion process execution and friction‑free project delivery in partnership with department leadership.
• Strong community presence by volunteering time on boards, commissions, and organizations as a representative of McClure.
• Strong presence in the Traffic and Transportation Industry.
• Understanding of high‑level traffic and transportation technical innovations.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10-12 years of progressive management experience in traffic/transportation.
• Professional Engineering License, MBA, or history of successfully managing a profitable team.
• Sustained success at building new and maintaining existing client relationships.

McClure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.