Transportation Engineering Director

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Engineering Director to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL.

Responsible for the Transportation function of assigned business unit.

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under very limited guidance requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a continual basis.
• Position includes direct supervisory responsibility of staff to include hiring decisions, direction and delegation of work assignments, performance and evaluation, training and development, employee relations and disciplinary issues, compensation, and termination decisions.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Guide management team of Team Leads and Project Managers in the direction, management and supervision of transportation engineering team.

At The Operational And Company Level

• Lead the administrative, technical, and management techniques applied on projects throughout the department/team to ensure consistently successful completion, on time and within budget.
• Develop processes and provide input on achieving company and office operational excellence while growing region and office.
• Continually market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Interact with clients, prepare new contract proposals, change orders, and attend project meetings.
• Lead and manage current project teams from bid until completion, while looking to obtain future business and performing own project duties.
• Mentor and direct junior staff, coordinate with project managers, and be responsible for goal setting and performance management of engineering team.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Keep current on transportation engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to lead & develop an engineering and project management team.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to manage competing demands and establish priorities.
• Flexibility, tact, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of professional consulting and/or related DOT or transportation design experience to include a minimum of five (5) years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration required.
• Professional Transportation…