Associate Vice President - Transportation

Buchart Horn, Inc. • Baton Rouge, LA

11h • $140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Buchart Horn is seeking an accomplished Associate Vice President – Transportation to help lead our Transportation Business Unit. This is a strategic, senior-level role focused on civil and transportation engineering project delivery, operations, staff development, and business growth. If you’re a licensed Professional Engineer with deep experience in transportation engineering and a passion for leadership, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Prior leadership or management experience in an engineering consulting environment
• Strong understanding of DOT standards, transportation funding, and infrastructure development process
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, budgets, and technical performance across multiple active projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead client relationships, strategic initiatives, and business development efforts

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across transportation engineering projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and compliance with contract requirements
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the Business Unit, including staffing, resource planning, and performance reviews
• Contribute to annual business planning, sales forecasting, and budgeting in alignment with corporate objectives
• Supervise and mentor project managers, engineers, and support staff to drive high-performance project delivery
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and scopes; assist with resource allocation and technical oversight as needed
• Participate in proposal preparation, fee development, contract negotiation, and client presentations
• Support and implement Business Unit’s policies and initiatives, including performance management and process improvements
• Strengthen relationships with existing clients and identify new business opportunities through networking and outreach
• Collaborate with other corporate leaders on multi-disciplinary pursuits and project coordination
• Oversee project reviews, QA/QC standards, and technical excellence in all phases of design and delivery
• Maintain current knowledge of transportation engineering practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements
• Represent Buchart Horn at client meetings, industry events, and professional conferences

Benefits

• Help lead and shape the future of a respected transportation engineering practice
• Work alongside industry experts on impactful public infrastructure projects
• Play a critical role in corporate growth, staff mentorship, and strategic planning
• Collaborate across all engineering and planning disciplines in a dynamic and supportive environment
• Receive a competitive salary, leadership incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive