Transportation Design Lead - TX

Lochner•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lochner and Egis have combined to form one organization, bringing together decades of U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach and technical excellence of an international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. Egis focuses on designing and delivering innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions. This role supports the Texas market and is based in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. The Transportation Design Lead will lead the performance and growth of the Texas transportation design team, focusing on client service, business development, and project delivery. This includes building relationships and securing work with Texas agencies at local, regional, and state levels (TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities). Responsibilities include overseeing design staff, managing resources and budgets, providing technical and project oversight, supporting go/no-go decisions on pursuits, and developing and implementing business plans for regional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Civil Engineering License in Texas required
Minimum of 15 years of diversified experience in civil engineering, with specific expertise in transportation infrastructure
Led and delivered significant projects of scale through effective team and budget management.
Experienced in relevant facets of planning, design and construction services for roads, highways and bridges.
Strategic and growth-minded leadership
Demonstrated track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth.
Ensures effective governance, at the project and business level.
Demonstrated track record of building strong relationships.
Ability to develop effective and trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the transportation industry.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities: Strategic thinking, Driving results, Leading change, Leading people, Collaborating and influencing, Building people capability

Nice To Haves

Ideally brings an established network with Texas agencies at the local, regional, and state levels, along 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.
Build relationships and secure work with Texas agencies at the local, regional, and state levels (TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities).
Oversee design staff, manage resources and budgets.
Provide technical and project oversight.
Support go/no-go decisions on pursuits.
Develop and implement business plans for regional growth.
Analyze technical aspects of roadway/highway engineering, identify issues, and apply suitable solutions.
Analyze complex design problems and recommend design changes.
Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and conformity to standards.
Prepare project reports and feasibility studies.
Lead meetings and interface with clients.
Develop project schedules, scope, and budget.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control.
Develop and implement marketing and growth strategies focused on Texas agencies.
Stay apprised of key/strategic opportunities and make go/no-go decisions on pursuits.
Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and business functions.
Develop relationships with key client decision-makers and leaders from teaming partner firms.
Take active leadership roles in professional organizations.
Support the development of strategic teaming partnerships.
Schedule and lead periodic meetings with key client personnel.
Support the development of office-level action plans.
Help with compliance with company expectations for staff utilization.
Resolve high-level operational concerns or problems.
Assess and anticipate talent needs and support recruiting efforts.
Help with the profitability of the Texas office(s) and associated projects.
Measure and monitor budget and operational performance.
Maintain a defined level of chargeability where possible.
Work closely with other leaders in the Region and support teaming.
Maintain client communication and assure satisfactory client experience, project production, and QA/QC procedures.
Oversee succession plans and support development of successors.
Perform performance evaluations of direct reports.
Recommend salary increases for subordinate staff.
Ensure office compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Ensure effective communication within the region.
Drive the growth of the business regionally.
Leverage an entrepreneurial approach to refresh local strategy.
Contribute to long-term growth by building technical and civil transportation capabilities.
Stabilize the business and reinvigorate the culture.
Engage and inspire the team, focusing on 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 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