VP of Transportation - Irvine
Vice President of Transportation
Irvine, CA | Full-Time
Salary Range: $220,000+, plus performance-based incentives
Company Description
Our client is a growing multidisciplinary consulting firm with a strong presence in land development, infrastructure, and public sector markets throughout California. With an established reputation and ambitious growth plans, the firm is investing heavily in expanding its transportation services and market leadership.
Job Description
We are seeking a Vice President of Transportation to serve as the strategic face of the transportation practice. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity focused on business development, industry influence, client relationships, and long-term practice growth rather than day-to-day project delivery management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business development strategies to grow transportation planning and engineering services across California.
- Build and strengthen relationships with municipal agencies, transportation authorities, public sector clients, and private developers.
- Lead pursuit strategy for major transportation opportunities, including positioning, teaming, client engagement, and proposal oversight.
- Serve as a senior advisor on transportation market trends, pricing strategy, and pursuit selection.
- Represent the firm at industry events, professional organizations, and key stakeholder meetings.
- Drive strategic growth initiatives that expand market share and enhance industry reputation.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align business development objectives with operational capabilities.
- Support thought leadership efforts through presentations, speaking engagements, industry panels, and other public-facing initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor during critical client challenges and high-profile pursuits.
- Mentor emerging transportation leaders and support long-term succession planning as the practice continues to grow.
Qualifications
- PE or TE license required.
- AICP certification preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, transportation consulting, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated success winning and developing transportation-related work with public agencies and/or private sector clients.
- Strong network within California transportation markets, including agency and municipal relationships.
- Proven experience leading client development, proposal strategy, and major pursuit efforts.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with credibility among clients, agencies, and industry stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring technical professionals and developing future leaders.
- Strong knowledge of transportation planning and traffic engineering principles, including CEQA/NEPA-related analyses.
- Familiarity with transportation analysis tools and industry-standard software preferred.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary ranging from $220,000+ depending on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Executive-level growth and leadership opportunity.
- Flexible work environment and strong executive support.
Why Should You Apply?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of an established transportation practice without being tied to daily project management responsibilities. You'll have the autonomy, visibility, and executive support needed to build client relationships, influence strategy, drive revenue growth, and become a recognized leader in California's transportation industry.
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