Director of Transportation
What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for the Wisconsin Transportation Group.
- Provide training and mentorship for the Wisconsin Transportation Group (approximately 8 employees and growing).
- Be accountable to client managers and technical staff regarding the pursuit of business development and marketing opportunities in Wisconsin.
- Assist other discipline and practice leads with business development efforts based on existing client relationships.
- Collaborate with leadership and Human Resources on staffing needs, utilization, hiring, and training initiatives.
- Maintain frequent contact with clients in Milwaukee County and surrounding areas, monitor client satisfaction, and ensure timely responses to client needs.
- Help prepare project-specific proposals and participate in project interviews.
- Engage prospective clients, understand their challenges, and identify opportunities to support them.
- Work closely with the Transportation Group Leader to monitor Wisconsin Transportation Group billings and marketing expenses.
- Complete or participate in the design of civil engineering projects as needed.
Education / Certification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Wisconsin.
Must-Haves - What You Will Bring
- 20+ years of experience in the design and project management of transportation, structural, stormwater, or general civil projects.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Strong ability to write reports, business correspondence, and proposals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with WisDOT projects and standards preferred.
Compensation
- Salary range: $140,000-$165,000
- Actual compensation will be based on factors including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
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