Transportation Director

Michael Baker International•Louisville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Director will oversee the daily management and operations of transportation-related projects and pursuits in Kentucky. The role leads a team of engineers and designers responsible for designing and preparing plans for transportation improvements for public and private clients. Projects may include highways, roadways, bridges, traffic systems, transit, and aviation. The Director will focus on growth and development, particularly in the roadway department, while maintaining positive client relationships. The Director provides technical and delivery oversight, manages project scope, budgets, schedules, and quality practices, and supports staff development and retention. The role also leads business development and strategic planning, builds and maintains client relationships, participates in the Kentucky transportation community, coordinates with Great Lakes Region transportation leadership, serves as a project manager on multidisciplinary transportation design projects, and monitors the department’s annual operating budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) license.
15+ years of transportation design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Demonstrated supervisory and mentoring skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, presentations, public speaking, and problem-solving.
Strong track record of successful project delivery.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.
Drive to be a leader within the company and professional community.
Strong engineering judgment and commitment to quality and financial excellence.
Team-player approach, strategic thinking skills, interest in mentoring junior staff, and enjoyment of the work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with KYTC.
Design-Build project experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, assign, and review project delivery team work, providing technical guidance and oversight for transportation project designs.
Oversee projects to ensure they meet agreed-upon scope, budget, and schedule.
Ensure compliance with quality management and quality assurance practices.
Coach, develop, and mentor staff, and attract and retain talented transportation professionals.
Coordinate business development activities, including project pursuits, client outreach, marketing, teaming arrangements, capture planning, proposal development and review, and interview preparation and delivery.
Lead strategic planning and build relationships with key client decision-makers; track upcoming project advertisements and changes within client organizations.
Participate actively and visibly in the Kentucky transportation community through professional organization involvement.
Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, generate additional opportunities with current clients, and develop new clients.
Monitor internal and external client satisfaction.
Coordinate with Great Lakes Region transportation leadership on resource planning, business development, and project execution.
Serve as a project manager on multidisciplinary transportation design projects.
Monitor and control the department’s annual operating budget.