Associate Vice President - Municipal

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* Job Description:

** Established in 2006 through the acquisition of KSA, Pape-Dawson’s
** McKinney
* * office is helping shape the future of North Texas through innovative infrastructure design and community-focused solutions. The team partners with municipalities, airports, and private clients to deliver impactful projects—from roadways, drainage systems, and water and wastewater infrastructure to hike-and-bike trails, sidewalks, and other multimodal improvements. With a strong foundation in public works and a vision for what’s ahead, the McKinney office is creating safer, more connected, and thriving communities across the region.

** Overview
* * The
** Associate Vice President (AVP)
** provides strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for complex engineering projects for our municipal/local government group. This role is responsible for client satisfaction, project performance, team leadership, and business development while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects.
** Associate Vice Presidents
** lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple concurrent assignments, and contribute to firmwide growth through mentoring, market engagement, and continuous improvement of standards and practices.
** Responsibilities
* ** Serve as a principal client contact, fostering strong relationships that support repeat work and long-term partnerships.
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and profitability objectives are met.
* Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts.
* Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, including mentoring and professional development of Project Managers and technical staff.
* Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation across assignments.
* Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements.
* Perform or oversee QA/QC reviews, risk management, and issue resolution.
* Lead or support business development efforts, including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, interviews, and account growth.
* Represent the firm in meetings with clients, agencies, boards, and stakeholders, presenting technical and strategic information effectively.
* Contribute to firmwide initiatives related to design standards, best practices, staff development, and operational excellence.
* Balance client needs with internal priorities to maintain high levels of satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, and profitability.
* Provide strategic leadership for major transportation programs, including schematics, PS&E, and complex roadway solutions.
* Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary roadway, drainage, traffic, structures, and utility teams.
* Oversee constructability reviews, risk management, and technical issue resolution.
* Represent the firm at public meetings, hearings, and community outreach events.
* Lead infrastructure pursuits, pricing strategies, and client interviews.
** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline where applicable) from an ABET-accredited program.
* Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work
* 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership and people management responsibilities.
* Demonstrated success managing complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Proven ability to mentor staff, guide other Project Managers, and supervise teams of approximately 10-15 employees.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, public agencies, and internal leadership.
* Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively.
* Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as required to meet project and business needs.