Transportation Design Lead - TX

Egis Group•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Egis is seeking a Transportation Design Lead to support its Texas market. This role can be based in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. The Transportation Design Lead will be responsible for the performance and growth of the Texas transportation design team, focusing on client service, business development, and project delivery. A key aspect of this role is building relationships and securing work with Texas agencies at local, regional, and state levels, including TxDOT, MPOs, cities, counties, and regional authorities. The position involves overseeing design staff, managing resources and budgets, providing technical and project oversight, supporting go/no-go decisions on pursuits, and contributing to the region’s growth strategy through business plan development and implementation.

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
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 Texas 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.
Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities: Strategic thinking, Driving results, Leading change, Leading people, Collaborating and influencing, Building people capability

Nice To Haves

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 to support the region’s growth strategy.
Analyze all technical aspects of roadway/highway engineering, identify issues, and apply suitable solutions.
Analyze complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
Recommend major 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 Egis’s clients.
Develop project schedules, scope, and budget.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control through the development and review of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Develop the civil transportation vision and support business plans to drive regional growth.
Leverage a strong understanding of the Texas marketplace, competitive landscape, and opportunities with local, regional, and state agencies.
Work closely with the Marketing Manager on marketing and growth strategies.
Enforce application of marketing best practices and ensure office goals are met.
Stay apprised of key/strategic opportunities and make go/no-go decisions on pursuits.
Ensure pursuit team compliance with client management, pre-positioning, go/no-go, and pursuit strategy best practices.
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 and agreements.
Schedule and lead periodic meetings with key client personnel to strengthen relationships and identify new opportunities.
Support the development of office-level action plans to support the regional business plan.
Encourage strong debate and analysis for growth in an area or discipline.
Help with compliance with company expectations for staff utilization and enforce corrective action plans.
Resolve high-level operational concerns or problems.
Assess and anticipate talent needs to understand current and future gaps and bench strength.
Support team recruiting efforts to align with growth strategy.
Help with the profitability of the Texas office(s) and associated projects.
Measure and monitor budget and operational performance.
Communicate key metrics and information regularly to the leadership team.
Maintain a defined level of chargeability where possible and in agreement with regional leadership.
Work closely with other leaders in the Region and support teaming.
Maintain client communication in coordination with other offices and assure satisfactory client experience, project production, and QA/QC procedures.
Oversee succession plans and support the development of defined successor(s) across the team.
Perform honest and candid performance evaluations of direct reports.
Recommend salary increases for subordinate staff for approval by leadership.
Ensure office compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies/procedures.
Ensure the flow of communication within the region through regular meetings, written communications, and informal communication.
Drive the growth of the business regionally to support Egis’s nationwide growth strategies and plans.
Leverage an entrepreneurial approach to refresh the local strategy and position the business for success.
Contribute to long-term growth in the region by building technical and civil transportation capabilities.
Stabilize the business and reinvigorate the culture.
Engage and inspire the team, with a focus 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