Northwest Highway-Bridge Design Practice Leader

Job Overview

Job Location:

Seattle, WA 98101
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $ - $
Job Category:
Transportation

• Lead the continued performance and growth of the Pacific Northwest Highway/Bridge design team under the direction of the West Region Highway/Bridge Design Practice Leader.
• Lead client service and project delivery in the PNW/Washington market, overseeing design staff, managing resources and budgets, and providing technical and project oversight.
• Direct daily operations and financial outcomes of the PNW highway/bridge group, support the region’s growth strategy by developing and implementing business plans.
• Analyze all technical aspects of roadway/highway engineering, identifying issues and applying suitable solutions.
• Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, cost estimates to ensure completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformity to local standards or best engineering practices.
• Prepare project reports and feasibility studies; lead meetings and interface with Lochner’s clients.
• Develop project schedules, scope and budget, and perform quality assurance and control through the development and review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead teams with strong leadership potential and soft skills, working well with staff at all levels.

• Help develop the civil transportation vision and support business plans to drive the region's growth.
• Work closely with Marketing Manager to develop and implement local marketing and growth strategies.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and other business functions; develop relationships with local leaders from key teaming partner firms and professional organizations.
• Schedule periodic meetings with key client personnel in coordination with PMs, staff and other members of leadership.

• Support development of office‑level action plans to support the regional business plan; encourage analysis for growth in an area or discipline.
• Enforce compliance with company expectations for staff utilization and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
• Resolve high‑level operational concerns or problems promptly; take actionable steps to remediate impacts and enhance performance.
• Assess talent needs and support team recruiting efforts to align with growth strategy.

• Assist with profitability of the Seattle office and associated projects.
• Measure and monitor budget and operational performance and communicate key metrics and information regularly to the leadership team.

• Maintain defined level of chargeability where possible, in agreement with regional leadership.
• Support teaming and maintain client communication in coordination with other offices to assure satisfactory client experience and QA/QC procedures.
• Oversee succession plans and develop defined successors across the team; perform honest and candid performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Recommend salary increases for subordinate staff for approval by leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies.
• Maintain effective communication within the region through regular meetings and written communications.

• Drive growth of the business regionally to support Lochner’s nationwide strategies and plans.
• Leverage entrepreneurial approach to refresh local strategy and position the business for success.
• Build technical and civil transportation capabilities to secure current business and penetrate new markets.
• Stabilize the business, reinvigorate culture, engage and inspire the team, and promote sustainable growth through recruitment, retention and professional development.

• Strategic thinking, driving results, leading change, leading people, collaborating and influencing, building people capability.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Civil Engineering License in Washington.
• Minimum 15 years of diversified experience in civil engineering, with expertise in transportation infrastructure.
• Experien…