Transportation Design Lead - PNW

Egis Group•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Egis is seeking a Transportation Design Lead – Pacific Northwest (PNW) for their Seattle, WA office. This role is responsible for leading the performance and growth of the PNW transportation design team. The position involves client service, business development, and project delivery within the PNW market, with a focus on building relationships with local, regional, and state agencies. Key responsibilities include overseeing design staff, managing resources and budgets, providing technical oversight, supporting business development strategies, and contributing to the region's growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Civil Engineering License in WA required
Minimum of 15 years of diversified experience in civil engineering, with specific expertise in transportation infrastructure
Has 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.
Ideally brings an established network with agencies at the local, regional, and state levels, along with relevant partners.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Adept at leveraging communications skills both externally (business development, writing proposals, community engagements, stakeholder and partnership development, leading client presentations/meetings) and internally, to drive the development and engagement of strong teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the performance and growth of the PNW transportation design team.
Lead client service, business development, and project delivery in the PNW market.
Build relationships and secure work with PNW agencies at the local, regional, and state levels.
Oversee design staff, manage resources and budgets.
Provide technical and project oversight.
Support go/no-go decisions on pursuits.
Develop and implement business plans to support the region’s growth strategy.
Analyze technical aspects of roadway/highway engineering, identify issues, and apply solutions.
Analyze complex design problems requiring new or improved techniques.
Recommend major design changes.
Review construction plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for accuracy, constructability, and conformity to standards.
Prepare project reports and feasibility studies.
Lead meetings and interface with clients.
Develop project schedules, scopes, and budgets.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control through review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Develop the civil transportation vision and support business plans to drive regional growth.
Work closely with the Marketing Manager on marketing and growth strategies.
Stay apprised of 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 meetings with key client personnel to strengthen relationships and identify new opportunities.
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 PNW 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.
Refresh the local strategy and position the business for success.
Build technical and civil transportation capabilities for current business and new markets.
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