Transportation Design Lead - PNW

Egis Group•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Transportation Design Lead – Pacific Northwest (PNW) leads the performance and growth of Egis’s PNW transportation design team. Based in the Seattle, Washington office, the role leads client service, business development, and project delivery in the PNW, with an emphasis on building relationships and securing work with local, regional, and state agencies, including DOTs, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities. The position oversees design staff, resources, budgets, technical and project oversight, and pursuit go/no-go decisions. It supports regional growth by developing and implementing business plans, building transportation capabilities, and positioning the business to secure current work and enter new markets. The role also contributes to office profitability, operational performance, talent planning, recruiting, team engagement, and succession planning. The Transportation Design Lead represents Egis with clients, partners, and industry organizations; maintains client relationships; and helps ensure effective project delivery, quality assurance, and quality control. The role works with regional leaders, project managers, staff, and the Marketing Manager to advance business development and operational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Civil Engineering license in Washington State.
At least 15 years of diversified civil engineering experience, with specific expertise in transportation infrastructure.
Experience leading and delivering significant projects through effective team and budget management.
Experience in relevant aspects of planning, design, and construction services for roads, highways, and bridges.
Strategic, growth-minded leadership capability.
Demonstrated track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth.
Ability to ensure effective governance at project and business levels.
Demonstrated ability to build strong, effective, and trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and transportation-industry stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, business development, community engagement, stakeholder and partnership development, and leading client presentations and meetings.
Ability to develop and engage strong teams through effective internal communication.

Nice To Haves

An established network with agencies at the local, regional, and state levels, and with relevant partners.

Responsibilities

Lead the performance and growth of the PNW transportation design team, including client service, business development, and project delivery.
Oversee design staff, resources, budgets, technical work, and project delivery.
Analyze roadway and highway engineering issues, develop solutions to complex design problems, and recommend major design changes when needed.
Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformity with local standards or best engineering practices.
Prepare project reports and feasibility studies, lead meetings, and interface with clients.
Develop project schedules, scopes, and budgets, and provide project management capabilities.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control for construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Develop the civil transportation vision and support business plans for PNW regional growth.
Work with the Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing and growth strategies focused on PNW agencies.
Apply marketing best practices and help ensure the office works toward business plan goals and objectives.
Track strategic opportunities, make go/no-go pursuit decisions, and ensure pursuit teams follow client management, pre-positioning, pursuit strategy, and company guidelines.
Represent Egis at client meetings, industry events, and business functions, prioritizing PNW agencies.
Develop relationships with client decision-makers and teaming partners, take leadership roles in professional organizations, and support strategic teaming partnerships and agreements.
Schedule and lead periodic meetings with PNW agency personnel to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
Support development of office-level action plans, staff utilization expectations, and corrective action plans where needed.
Resolve high-level operational concerns and take steps to remediate impacts and improve performance.
Assess current and future talent needs, identify gaps and bench strength, and support recruiting aligned with the growth strategy.
Support the profitability of PNW offices and projects; monitor budgets and operational performance and communicate key metrics to leadership.
Maintain a defined level of chargeability where possible and in agreement with regional leadership.
Coordinate with regional leaders and other offices to support teaming, client communication, project production, client experience, and quality procedures.
Oversee succession plans and support successor development where appropriate.
Conduct candid performance evaluations of direct reports and recommend subordinate staff salary increases for leadership approval.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.
Maintain effective regional communication through meetings and written and informal communications.
Drive regional business growth in support of Egis’s nationwide growth strategies and plans.
Refresh local strategy, develop transportation capabilities, stabilize the business, and reinvigorate team culture.
Engage and inspire the team, supporting sustainable growth through recruitment, retention, and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and a flexible holiday program.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Paid family leave.
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Potential eligibility for incentive compensation.