Transportation Engineering Manager

Transportation Engineering Manager

Type: Full-time | Leadership Role

Objective:

Lead and grow transportation engineering services within the North Carolina market. This strategic leadership role blends business development, technical oversight, and team management to deliver innovative, high-quality transportation solutions. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, foster client relationships, and mentor a dynamic team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expand visibility and reach of transportation services through client engagement and market outreach.

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers and support staff.

• Manage multiple transportation projects concurrently, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.

• Identify and resolve technical issues through proactive communication and leadership.

• Help shape and execute regional growth strategies aligned with long-term business goals.

• Evaluate project opportunities and guide decisions on pursuit and resource allocation.

• Lead the preparation of proposals and participate in client presentations to win new work.

• Coordinate cross-office project teams for efficient resource utilization.

• Set performance expectations and provide regular coaching and feedback.

• Promote ongoing professional development within the team.

• Apply strategic thinking to navigate complex project and business challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 15 years of experience in transportation engineering design.

• At least 10 years of experience managing engineering projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain one in North Carolina.

• Prior staff management experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Strong business development and proposal writing skills.

• High level of professionalism and commitment to quality.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines.

• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptability to shifting project demands and client needs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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