Transportation Planning and Design Area Principal - Tennessee

Overview

What Your Day Will Look Like:
As the TPD Area Principal you'll be a leader in program and project delivery while providing technical solutions to some of our client’s biggest infrastructure challenges. You will plan and direct the project lifecycle from proposal phase, through project execution and delivery are adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate project excellence and delivery standards.

Provide strategy and leadership to develop new clients and services while strengthening our existing clients and services across the region.

• Lead and manage the delivery of transportation programs and projects, overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle.
• Oversee the preparation of scope, schedule, and budgets for projects.
• Develop and present complex technical solutions to clients, demonstrating innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Interface with clients and be a principal in BD efforts and lead pursuits to win projects, coordinating closely with other local leaders.
• Ensure that production of specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements and are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with management to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing, evaluating and mentoring of subordinate staff.
• Manage programs or projects and maintain schedule, budget, and profitability of assigned projects.
• Coordinating with internal and external clients and fortify long-term client/contractor relationships.
• Contribute with other leaders to advance our alternative delivery capabilities in TN.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in TN or ability to obtain PE within 6 months.
• 15 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management.
• Proven record of successfully leading and managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Alternative Delivery experience is a plus.

• Various roles of development and oversight with our top clients, TDOT, NDOT, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and various other clients.
• Assist or direct BD activities for the expansion of services and clients, TDOT and municipalities.
• Frequently Mentor staff with best principles for project delivery, management and client development.

Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact  .

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

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