Director of Transportation

Team Leader, Transportation (Roadway/Highway) — Oklahoma City, OK

In-office (some travel)

Transportation is more than roads and bridges—it’s how communities connect, grow, and stay safe. We’re hiring a Team Leader to help deliver major roadway and highway infrastructure work across Oklahoma (and support pursuits in Texas), while building a high-performing team and expanding our market presence.

This is a cornerstone leadership hire for our Oklahoma transportation business. You’ll play a pivotal role in growing our Oklahoma City presence
, strengthening key client relationships, and scaling a multidisciplinary delivery team
. Beyond project execution, this position is central to how we pursue and win priority work
, build long-term partnerships, and establish the team’s direction in the region. You’ll be supported by—and report to—a Regional Strategic Development Leader
, with real visibility and influence on growth plans.

• Build, lead, and grow a multidisciplinary transportation design team
• Strengthen the brand and presence across the region through relationships and delivery excellence
• Develop and maintain client relationships
  ; support strategic account planning
• Lead/assist with pursuits
  : opportunity identification, teaming partners, pursuit strategy, and win execution (OK + TX)
• Support proposal development and negotiations with clients and reviewing agencies
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Roadway Task Lead on large PS~E design projects
• Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and project partners
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff

• Proven experience managing large PS~E roadway/highway projects (urban and/or rural)
• Track record in client development
  , pursuits, and proposal preparation
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Solid grasp of project financials: budgeting, invoicing, AR, and client expectations
• Experience with Bentley tools such as Micro Station, GEOPAK, Open Roads (as applicable)
• Proficiency with MS Office

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related)
• Oklahoma PE required + ability to obtain Texas PE within 6 months
• 15+ years of highway/roadway design experience