Mid-Atlantic Transportation Design Lead

Your role

You will contribute as a leader in Project Delivery, Staff Administration and participate in execution of our growth plans within the region:

Project Delivery and Operations Management –

• Manage a team with annual project revenue exceeding $10 million, including some of the highest profile projects currently in progress within the state.

• Lead key projects as a Project Manager and act as a key client contact.

• Assist project teams in technical guidance and growth.

• Encourage professional growth for all members of the team.

• Ensure that project work plans are developed and acted on.

• Manage workload to ensure project staffing needs are met.

• Participate in reviews of schedules, budgets, project milestone dates and work products.

• Ensure financial performance of projects are managed and delivered on.

• Assist managers in proactively identifying potential problem projects to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the area of responsibility.

• Review project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects.

• Assist with contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants.

• Ensure oversight of team accounts receivable and client billings.

Staff Administration –

• Assist TPO management in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections.

• Leading efforts to recruit, hire, and develop staff.

• Manage recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates as well as salary and position adjustment actions for staff.

• Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports. Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development.

• Help staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and business objectives/needs.

Sales and Client Development –

• Establish, nurture and grow client relationships.

• Team Leader that participates in key pursuits and teaming strategies.

• Represent and promote the company at networking events, professional and industry associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.

• Participate in the capture process, including proposal preparation and review for opportunities within the region.

• Actively pursue new project opportunities by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.

• Maintains visibility and professional currency by participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages staff to do the same.