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Director of Transportation - Civil Engineering

JQOL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Transportation | GA

Location: Savannah, GA

Position Summary

The Director of Transportation is responsible for leading and growing the firm's transportation practice in the Savannah region. This role combines strategic leadership, project oversight, client relationship management, and business development to drive high-quality transportation solutions and expand market presence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in managing complex infrastructure projects.

Key Abilities

  • CAD/Revit modeling
  • Production of plan sheets, detail and exhibits.
  • Strong understanding of design concepts and completion of engineering calculations.
  • Understand analysis models and software capabilities.
  • Technical Writing.
  • Strong task management including prioritizing tasks and completing tasks within the indicated timeframe.
  • Attend and participate in client meetings.
  • Teach design concepts to less experienced team members.
  • Delegate project tasks to less experienced team members and check their work.
  • Complete projects from start to finish, including the design of the project, production of construction drawings, and coordination with other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the development and improvement of technical processes and standards.
  • Overall project management success on all design projects includes QAQC and teaming management to ensure delivery and quality on time.
  • Staff development and progression including employee reviews and mentorship.
  • Timesheet review and approval.
  • Track and manage employee workload and review employee utilization.
  • Accurate reporting on projections.
  • Review monthly department billings to ensure accuracy.
  • Develop and review project proposals.
  • Manage design projects by leading a design team.

 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required (Georgia or ability to obtain)
  • Typically, 12+ years of experience in transportation engineering
  • 5+ years in a leadership or management role

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of transportation design standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT, FHWA)
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
  • Established network in the Southeast transportation market
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams

Why join our team?

  • Unlimited growth potential
  • Strong industry leader
  • Flexible work schedule
  • You will make an impact
  • We have cool work already lined up

 

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