Tennessee Transportation Department Lead
Our client, a highly respected regional civil engineering firm with over 70 years in the industry is seeking a Transportation Department Lead to support their growing Franklin office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior transportation professional who enjoys leadership, client engagement, and strategic direction within a collaborative, people‑focused environment.
The firm has a strong reputation across Tennessee for roadway, traffic, and multimodal design, and their Middle Tennessee team works closely with offices across the region to deliver high‑impact public sector transportation projects. With continued growth in the TDOT and municipal markets, they are looking to add a seasoned leader to guide the department into its next phase.
The Transportation Department Lead will be responsible for:
- Managing and mentoring a team of roadway and transportation engineers
- Overseeing project delivery for TDOT, municipal, and county clients
- Leading departmental planning, workload management, and financial performance
- Building and strengthening client relationships across Middle Tennessee
- Providing technical oversight on roadway, safety, and multimodal design projects
- Ensuring all work meets TDOT standards, processes, and quality expectations
- Supporting proposals, interviews, and business development pursuits
- Collaborating with senior leadership on long‑term strategy and market growth
- At least 10 years of experience in transportation or roadway engineering
- Strong working knowledge of TDOT processes, standards, and procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license TN
- Proven leadership experience managing teams, clients, and complex projects
- Excellent communication skills and a mentorship‑oriented leadership style
- A desire to help shape a growing transportation practice
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- 25+ weeks of PTO (combined vacation, holidays, sick leave, and flex time)
- 10+ paid holidays
- 100% Employee-Owned ESOP + 401(k)
- Annual bonus program and competitive salary structure
- Hybrid work schedule with flexible in‑office expectations
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Leadership development support and continuing education
- Collaborative team environment with strong cross‑office partnership
If you are an experienced Transportation Engineer/Project Manager looking to take that next step in your career, feel free to apply!
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