Lead Senior Roadway Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Bristol, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the transportation and infrastructure that improves the world! We are currently seeking a senior professional to lead the firm’s strategic initiatives within the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia market. This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in the region, hiring, and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion as well as supporting growth throughout the company. The successful candidate must be energetic and have the ability to mentor and lead teams throughout WRA’s market areas. In addition, they must have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage transportation projects within the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia region including VDOT, TDOT, and local municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations. This is a unique opportunity to help establish and grow a market for a leading multi-disciplined A&E firm. The successful candidate should possess strong business development skills while working collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the transportation practice in Virginia. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career. Our Bristol, TN office is located in the vibrant downtown area of Bristol, the Birthplace of Country Music, right on State Street – the state line separating Virginia and Tennessee.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia and Tennessee or ability to obtain within six months through comity from another state.
• 16+ years of progressive experience related to highway engineering.
• Experience with VDOT and TDOT.
• Strong knowledge of TDOT and VDOT Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrated experience leading transportation contracts in the mid-Atlantic Region of the US.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Alternative Project Delivery (Design-Build, CMAR, and PPTA) experience a plus.
• Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads and AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s strategic initiatives within the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia market.
• Expand presence in the region.
• Hire and mentor staff.
• Guide the overall direction of growth and expansion.
• Support growth throughout the company.
• Mentor and lead teams throughout WRA’s market areas.
• Pursue and manage transportation projects within the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia region including VDOT, TDOT, and local municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy.
• Establish goals.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Maintain open communication with partners and team.
• Grow and direct the transportation practice in Virginia.
• Develop and grow markets.
• Cultivate outstanding internal and external relationships.
• Manage and mentor staff of all levels.
• Direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Write proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work.
• Effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage multiple assignments.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

What This Job Offers

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