Director of Transportation Engineering

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Orlando, FL

About The Position

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Engineering Director for a leadership position within their comprehensive statewide Transportation practice. GAI has a well-established and rapidly growing company, with immediate opportunities for industry leaders. This position requires significant client interaction, and the candidate must possess the strategic skills to identify and develop a marketing strategy for winning specific project opportunities. Join GAI and make your mark among a team of engineering, planning, and environmental consultants who provide innovative solutions to energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial clients worldwide. GAI is the right place for talented and motivated individuals who seek to distinguish themselves in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of Project Management on complex roadway design projects for FDOT and other local agencies across Florida.
  • Knowledge and experience with FDOT D5, Florida’s Turnpike, and CFX are required.
  • PE Registration in Florida is required.
  • B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
  • Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

  • Other FDOT district experience
  • Design-Build expertise

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the business development strategy.
  • Oversight of engineers in the development of plans.
  • Financial monitoring.
  • Acting as GAI’s client leadership representative.
  • Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
  • Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.
  • Oversees multiple large or multidiscipline project teams.
  • Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the organization.
  • Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
  • Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.
  • May manage projects, up to $250,000 in yearly value, without GAI President’s approval, but is a small component of overall work.
  • Develops organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
  • Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership.
  • Represents the organization at important functions and conferences.

Benefits

  • Market based, competitive compensation
  • Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
  • Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
  • An additional floating holiday
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
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