Transportation Director

Michael Baker International•Louisville, KY

2d•$175,000 - $225,000•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 engineers and designers in developing designs and plans for transportation improvements for public and private clients, including potential highway, roadway, bridge, traffic system, transit, and aviation projects. The Director will focus on growth and development, particularly for the roadway department, while maintaining positive client relationships. The Director guides project delivery, oversees scope, budget, schedule, and quality, and serves as a project manager on multidisciplinary transportation design projects. The role also involves staff development, business development, strategic planning, client relationship management, coordination with Great Lakes Region transportation leadership, and oversight of the department’s annual operating budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) license.
15 or more 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-oriented strategic thinking, passion for mentoring junior staff, and genuine 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 in the Kentucky transportation community through professional organization involvement.
Maintain and enhance client relationships, develop opportunities with current clients, develop new clients, and monitor client satisfaction internally and externally.
Coordinate resource planning, business development, and project execution with Great Lakes Region transportation leadership.
Serve as a project manager on multidisciplinary transportation design projects.
Monitor and control the department’s annual operating budget.