VP, Transportation - Regional Transportation Leader

PRIME AE Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Flexible work environment

Supportive culture

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Vice President – Regional Transportation Leader for its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic operations. The role focuses on overseeing and expanding transportation services, leading strategy development, and managing client engagement across multiple offices. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 20 years of experience in the transportation field. This position offers significant growth opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive transportation experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading regional or multi‑office transportation teams.
• Strong client relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations across multiple offices and develop regional growth strategies.
• Drive business expansion through strategic pursuits and ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing transportation professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationships

Financial Acumen

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Who We Are

PRIME AE Group, Inc. ( www.primeeng.com ) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Vice President – Regional Transportation Leader to oversee and expand PRIME AE’s transportation practice across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic region including Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia.

This senior leadership role is responsible for regional growth strategy, operational performance, client engagement, and team development across transportation disciplines including roadway, bridge, traffic, and related infrastructure services. The Vice President will drive business expansion through strategic pursuits, strengthen relationships with DOTs and public agencies, and ensure high‑quality project delivery while supporting profitability and organizational alignment.

What You’ll Do

As Vice President, you will lead transportation operations across multiple offices while developing regional growth strategies and strengthening PRIME AE’s market presence. You will collaborate with executive leadership to align business performance with company goals, guide project delivery excellence, and build high‑performing teams across the region.

You will serve as a senior client‑facing leader, supporting major pursuits, mentoring emerging leaders, and ensuring operational consistency across offices while driving long‑term market expansion.

Regional Leadership & Strategy

• Lead transportation operations across a multi‑state region, aligning performance with company objectives.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies, including short‑ and long‑term business plans.
• Identify new markets, clients, and expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Lead pursuit strategies for major transportation opportunities across the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, MPOs, municipalities, and public‑sector clients.
• Represent PRIME AE in industry organizations and professional networks.
• Identify strategic partnerships and teaming opportunities.

Operational & Financial Performance

• Oversee regional financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, KPIs, and forecasting.
• Provide guidance to project managers on staffing, resource planning, and performance.
• Ensure consistent application of project delivery standards and quality processes.
• Support workload balancing and staffing strategies across offices.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing transportation professionals.
• Mentor emerging leaders and support succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture focused on excellence and growth.
• Align team capabilities with regional and company strategic objectives.

Quality & Project Excellence

• Provide oversight for major project delivery and technical excellence.
• Champion quality management initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of best practices across transportation teams.

Strategic Growth & Integration

• Identify potential acquisition opportunities and support due diligence activities.
• Assist with integration of new teams or offices following acquisitions.
• Contribute to long‑term organizational growth initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive transportation experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading regional or multi‑office transportation teams.
• Strong client relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and public agencies.
• Proven experience growing transportation revenue and market presence.
• Experience with strategic planning, business development, and operational leadership.
• Strong financial acumen, including KPIs, forecasting, and project performance metrics.
• Knowledge of traditional and alternative delivery methods (Design‑Build, P3, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop high‑performing teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as needed across the region.

Why PRIME AE

We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people. At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

What sets us apart

• Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
• People‑First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National Reach, Local Feel: Big‑firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

Our Commitment

PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.