Transportation Design Lead - TX

Egis Group•Austin, TX

About The Position

Egis is seeking a Transportation Design Lead to support its Texas market, based in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. Reporting to the U.S. South Central Regional Manager, this leader will guide the performance and growth of the Texas transportation design team, with responsibility for client service, business development, project delivery, staff and resource management, budgets, technical oversight, and pursuit decisions. The role supports regional growth by developing and implementing business plans and building relationships with Texas agencies, including TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities. The position combines transportation project and design oversight with business development, strategy, operational leadership, and financial performance. The lead will review roadway and highway engineering work and project deliverables, oversee quality assurance and quality control, manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, and lead client and team meetings. The role also develops client and teaming-partner relationships, represents the firm at industry functions, supports recruitment and staff development, monitors utilization and operational performance, and contributes to succession planning and regional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Civil Engineering license in Texas.
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.
Demonstrated strategic, growth-minded leadership and a 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, trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and transportation-industry stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including business development, proposal writing, community engagement, stakeholder and partnership development, and client presentations and meetings.
Ability to communicate internally to develop and engage strong teams.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in strategic thinking, driving results, leading change and people, collaborating and influencing, and building people capability.
Ability to undergo the required pre-employment screening, including background checks and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the performance and growth of the Texas transportation design team.
Lead client service, business development, and project delivery in the Texas market, with a focus on Texas agencies at local, regional, and state levels.
Oversee design staff, resources, budgets, and technical and project performance.
Analyze roadway and highway engineering issues, develop or improve design approaches, and recommend major design changes where appropriate.
Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards and engineering practices.
Prepare project reports and feasibility studies, and lead meetings and client interactions.
Develop project schedules, scopes, and budgets, and oversee quality assurance and quality control for plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Support the development of the civil transportation vision and business plans, using knowledge of the Texas marketplace, competition, and agency opportunities.
Work with the Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing and growth strategies focused on Texas agencies.
Promote marketing best practices and progress toward business plan goals and objectives.
Track strategic opportunities, make go/no-go decisions, and ensure pursuit teams follow client-management, pre-positioning, pursuit-strategy, and company guidelines.
Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and business functions, prioritizing Texas agencies.
Develop relationships with client decision-makers and teaming partners, take leadership roles in professional organizations, and support strategic teaming partnerships and agreements.
Coordinate periodic meetings with Texas agency clients to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
Support office-level action plans, staff utilization expectations, corrective action plans, and resolution of operational concerns.
Assess talent needs and support recruitment aligned with the growth strategy.
Help ensure profitability of Texas offices and projects; monitor budgets and operational performance and communicate key metrics to leadership.
Maintain a defined level of chargeability where possible and as agreed with regional leadership.
Coordinate client communication with other offices and support satisfactory client experience, project production, and quality procedures.
Oversee succession plans, support successor development, evaluate direct reports, and recommend subordinate salary increases for leadership approval.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.
Promote effective regional communication, decision-making, engagement, and collaboration.
Drive regional business growth, refresh local strategy, build transportation capabilities, and support recruitment, retention, professional development, and team culture.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and 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.
The position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable.