Transportation Group Manager

Transportation Group Manager – Launch and Grow Our Texas Transportation Practice

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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for transportation infrastructure and business development? Fisher Associates is seeking a Transportation Group Manager with deep expertise in transportation engineering and infrastructure project delivery to establish and grow our transportation practice in Texas. This is a unique opportunity to build something from the ground up—with the full backing of a trusted, multi‑disciplinary firm.

In this high‑impact role, you’ll lead strategic planning, recruit and develop a local team, and manage the successful delivery of DOT, local agency, and federal‑aid transportation projects. You’ll be responsible for driving client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring project excellence in alignment with our mission and core values.

If you’re ready to take ownership, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact on communities across Texas, we want to hear from you.

Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering, and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets.

• Proactively pursue new business with existing and prospective clients by delivering exceptional service, promoting Fisher’s capabilities, and building lasting relationships.
• Support the development and execution of business plans.
• Oversee and coordinate multiple projects, ensuring work is prioritized and deadlines are met.
• Oversee project budgets, scope, schedule, and staffing to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
• Manage and prepare winning project proposals and serve as primary client contact throughout the process.
• Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve technical, schedule, or financial issues.
• Successfully lead and manage a team across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain a high‑performing, motivated team with strong morale.
• Mentor staff on technical development, leadership, and client relations.
• Set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, actively coach, and support employee growth with career development.
• Successfully navigate and implement complex public processes and municipal approvals.
• Represent Fisher Associates in professional organizations, business boards, and community activities.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 15+ years minimum in transportation civil engineering design
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• 10 years minimum of project management experience
• Prior experience successfully managing and leading a team
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven client relationship and business development success in the transportation sector
• Proficiency in MS Office;
  Micro Station, AutoCAD, and Open Roads a plus
• Thorough understanding of all phases of transportation project development and delivery, including TxDOT, agency, and locally administered federal‑aid projects.
• Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, including highway design, permitting, and regulatory standards.
• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening.
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem‑solving, and sound judgment.
• Driven to own projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment.
• Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail.
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Curious, improvement‑minded, and always seeking better solutions.
• Embrace feedback…