Director, Transportation - Civil

Director, Transportation - Civil

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Service Leader to join our team in Modesto, Fresno, Merced or Pleasanton, California.

The primary responsibilities include business development, team development and operations and project management for public and private sector transportation projects in California. The leader will work with regional and local leaders to develop and implement strategies to maximize Westwood's share of the California transportation market.

• Develop and coordinate service-specific education and staff development.
• Work with Division Leader, Regional Service Leader, and local leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan to advance service initiatives supporting division goals.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to transportation service staff across California.
• Ensure company culture, policies and procedures are consistently implemented within the service group.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware and equipment; drive value based on innovation.
• Work with Regional Service Leader and local leaders to develop and implement standards for work products such as design standards, reports, specifications, data files, etc.
• Responsible for service-based workload coordination across the region.
• Advise Regional Service Leader and local leaders in hiring decisions and identify technical resource needs for the service group.
• Support market-based and/or service-based business development in each office in the region by providing technical expertise and transportation revenue generation.
• Manage the design and delivery of multi-disciplined projects in a profitable manner.
• Supervise the work of project managers and engineers.
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources.
• Review, interpret and act on business metrics including utilization, backlog, WIP and AR.
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate project schedules.
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing.
• Represent Westwood and our clients in meetings with governmental agencies.
• Write proposals, prepare qualification packages and lead project interviews.
• Recruit, grow, mentor and train staff.
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners.
• Lead transportation business development activities.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness and professionalism.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and use independent judgment.
• Knowledge of the transportation consulting business.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
• Experience in operations and business practices.
• Excellent technical and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
• Ability to coach, mentor and motivate others.

• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) and Professional Traffic Engineer (TE) in California.
• 10+ years of progressive design, management and business development experience in transportation.
• Will travel to project sites and include Westwood offices in California and throughout the United States.

USD $/Yr.

USD $/Yr.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.