Vice President Transportation

We are seeking an experienced Vice President – Transportation & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to lead and grow my clients Texas transportation business. This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivering innovative engineering and technology solutions that make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.

This is a remote position
, and candidates must reside in Texas (preferably Austin, San Antonio, or Houston).

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Texas business strategy, expanding client relationships across state, regional, and local public agencies, and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across transportation planning, traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging mobility technologies.

This role requires a proven leader with a strong track record of business capture and client development within the Texas transportation market
.

• Lead and execute Texas business strategy aligned with regional growth objectives
• Drive business development activities including pre-marketing, proposal preparation, interviews, and contract negotiations
• Develop and grow relationships with state, regional, and local public transportation agencies across Texas
• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on large, multidisciplinary transportation and ITS projects

• Traffic engineering & transportation planning
• Signal operations, timing & coordination
• Communications networks & system integration
• Connected & automated vehicles
• Tolling systems
• Support technical project delivery and guide key engineering decisions on complex, innovative mobility projects
• Represent the business through direct client engagement, conference presentations, and active participation in professional organizations
• Mentor and lead senior business development, project management, and technical professionals
• Identify client needs and develop strategic plans to drive business capture and retention
• Travel locally and statewide as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Professional licensure preferred: PE, TE, PTOE, IMSA, and/or AICP
• 20+ years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, or ITS
• 15+ years in leadership roles, ideally leading multidisciplinary teams
• 15+ years of business development experience in Transportation Planning, ITS, or Traffic Engineering/Operations
• 15+ years of experience working with and successfully capturing projects with Texas state, regional, and/or local public agencies