Transportation Director

Guernsey • Oklahoma City, OK

31d

About The Position

The Transportation Director leads transportation initiatives at Guernsey, an engineering, architecture, and consulting firm that is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The role is responsible for regional business performance, client relationships, strategic growth, staff development, public and government relations, and the delivery of transportation projects. The director is expected to act with an owner’s mindset, balance long-term business considerations, and foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing culture across multidisciplinary teams.

The position develops growth strategies in new and emerging markets, supports strategic pursuits, makes go/no-go recommendations, and maintains senior-level client relationships. It also represents the firm with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, professional organizations, and political contacts. The director creates a regional business plan and financial metrics, oversees contract terms, scopes, and fees, and promotes accountability, safety, compliance, and quality control.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a PE license, at least eight years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility, and at least four years supervising or mentoring technical staff. A valid driver’s license, flexible scheduling, and travel as needed are required. Physical functions include desk and computer work, moving around job sites, and occasional travel and site visits involving stooping, standing, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 8 years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• At least 4 years of experience supervising or mentoring technical staff.
• Strong understanding of business operations, client relations, and team development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and client service skills.
• Deep knowledge of regulations, standards, and quality management practices.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the ESOP culture and make decisions that balance growth, risk, people, and the firm’s long-term success.
• Own performance and culture by setting clear expectations and holding oneself and others accountable to business, client, and people goals.
• Lead with emotional intelligence and respect to foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing environment across multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate strategy and priorities clearly and align teams around shared responsibility for outcomes.
• Model adaptability, sound judgment, and decisiveness in complex, fast-moving, or ambiguous situations.
• Develop growth strategies in new and emerging markets.
• Assist with strategic pursuits, including interview preparation and win strategies.
• Evaluate and approve go/no-go decisions for project opportunities.
• Maintain high-level client relationships and conduct project debriefs and client check-ins.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to support project success from conception through execution.
• Coach and develop staff, provide timely feedback, and address issues directly.
• Engage clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to advocate for and promote transportation initiatives.
• Represent Guernsey in professional organizations.
• Build and maintain political-level relationships needed to support key pursuits.
• Develop a regional business plan and financial metrics.
• Oversee contract terms, scopes, and fees to mitigate risk.
• Ensure teams perform at a high level and are accountable to business-plan goals.
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and quality control across transportation initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); the company states that over the past five years it contributed an average of 18% of employee annual compensation toward employee ownership.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director