Transportation Engineering Group Manager

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders. As a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Transportation Engineering Group Manager to join our dynamic Transportation Engineering team at one of the following offices: Columbus, Dayton, or Cincinnati, Ohio . This is a people‑management role with a focus on the overall health of the group, and it also involves complex engineering design tasks, business development, client contact, and sustained growth of our transportation design team. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $5,000, based on experience and role alignment. The bonus is contingent upon 12 months of service and must be repaid if the employee leaves the company within one year of hire. What You Will Do Lead the roadway, bridge, and drainage team for Ohio, including all technical staff that fall within those specialties. Manage the delivery of transportation projects. Assist in running the Transportation Market in Ohio along with the Ohio Practice Lead. Oversee goal setting, reviews, salary planning and involvement in business planning as well as forwarding Transportation specific goals and initiatives. Professional experience of increasing responsibility, including project management, on projects involving PS&E and/or schematics. PennDOT experience and appropriate pre‑certifications required. Partnering with sales and technical leadership to build relationships with DOT, other transportation agencies, and local clients, with an ability to work successfully across markets. Recruiting and retaining strategic technical talent and the best and brightest employees. Good marketing, communications and technical writing skills are required. Existing contacts and relationships along with experience winning and delivering projects for ODOT. What You Will Bring Bachelor's Degree or higher required. BS or MS in Civil Engineering preferred. Minimum 10+ years of experience. PE License or ability to obtain within a year of employment. Experience managing staff is required. Professional experience of increasing responsibility, including project management, on projects involving PS&E and/or schematics. Experience in MicroStation required. Experience in conducting regular project review and reporting meetings and oversight of quality control on all assigned projects is required. Experience in leading project teams, including subconsultants, in performing transportation design of transportation projects is required. Experience working on ODOT projects is required. Familiar with ODOT design criteria. Experience working on transportation PS&E projects. Ability to work on multiple projects, across multiple teams and disciplines. Benefits You Will Love Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest‑growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including: Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate). Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team. Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries. Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases. Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Range: $118,200 – $147,800 USD Equal‑Opportunity Employer Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. 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