Vice President - Rail

Huitt-Zollars•Dallas, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars is seeking an experienced Vice President – Rail for its Dallas or Fort Worth team. This seller-doer leadership role will grow the firm’s rail business by developing new business, strengthening client relationships, and leading delivery of large, complex rail projects and programs. The role will expand Huitt-Zollars’ rail and transit presence in Texas and support strategic rail opportunities across national markets. The Vice President will lead business development across freight rail, industrial rail, commuter rail, and light rail; manage major pursuits and client relationships; and serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on significant projects. The role also includes leading multidisciplinary teams, developing rail staff and capabilities, and providing technical and strategic guidance. As a Principal-in-Charge, the position is accountable for project financial and operational performance, personal sales and utilization goals, quality control, risk management, and adherence to business processes. The position is based in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas, and reports to the Transportation Practice Area Lead. Huitt-Zollars is a privately held, 100% employee-owned architectural and engineering firm established in 1975, with more than 20 locations across 11 states. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of experience in rail engineering services.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; the posting notes that education and professional registration are preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Demonstrated success winning and delivering rail projects and programs.
Strong project and/or program management experience on complex, multidisciplinary rail projects.
Established client relationships in the Texas rail and transit market, including transit agencies, freight railroads, and/or industrial rail clients.
Demonstrated ability to develop new business, build client relationships, lead pursuits, and expand existing accounts.
Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Strong leadership, communication, business development, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to balance business development, client leadership, project delivery, and staff development in a seller-doer environment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Able to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer, lift up to 25 pounds at times, concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

TxDOT pre-certifications in Rail Categories.

Responsibilities

Lead business development and strategic growth initiatives across freight rail, industrial rail, commuter rail, and light rail markets.
Develop and maintain relationships with freight railroads, industrial clients, transit agencies, public-sector clients, and rail industry partners.
Identify and develop new clients, project opportunities, strategic partnerships, and teaming relationships.
Lead and support pursuits, including capture planning, win strategies, teaming, proposals, and interviews.
Represent Huitt-Zollars at industry organizations, conferences, client events, and other business development activities.
Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge for major rail projects and programs.
Lead large, complex, multidisciplinary rail projects involving track, structures, civil/site, drainage, utilities, signals and communications, stations, and related infrastructure.
Recruit, mentor, and develop rail professionals and help build the firm’s rail capabilities.
Provide technical and strategic guidance to project teams and support development of best practices for rail project delivery.
Maintain the expected Effective Labor Multiplier on associated projects and ensure direct reports meet utilization targets.
Uphold business processes, including timely accounts receivable, invoicing, timekeeping, resource forecasting, and percent-complete reporting.
Achieve personal sales and Principal-in-Charge utilization goals.
Ensure quality control and risk management measures are applied and followed on projects and in daily operations.
Adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Values and Leadership Competencies.