Director

Our client, a growing engineering and infrastructure consulting firm, is seeking a Director of Roadway/Highway Design to lead and oversee transportation engineering operations within a growing regional practice. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced transportation engineering professional with a strong background in roadway/highway design, team leadership, project delivery, and business development. The position will play a key role in driving operational performance, mentoring project teams, expanding client relationships, and supporting long-term regional growth initiatives. Responsibilities Lead and oversee roadway/highway design and transportation engineering operations within the assigned business unit Provide strategic leadership, direction, and operational oversight for transportation engineering teams and projects Supervise project managers, senior project managers, and engineering staff including mentoring, performance management, and team development Manage transportation projects from proposal development through construction services while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved Develop and expand business opportunities while supporting client relationship management and business development initiatives Maintain strong relationships with clients, business partners, DOT agencies, and industry organizations Support proposal development efforts, workload forecasting, staffing plans, and project pursuit strategies Monitor operational and financial performance metrics including labor utilization, revenue, and project performance Collaborate with leadership teams to support operational excellence and regional growth initiatives Ensure compliance with DOT standards, municipal regulations, and transportation design requirements Represent the organization within the transportation engineering community and professional organizations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required 15+ years of professional consulting, DOT, or transportation design experience Minimum 5 years of project management and leadership experience within transportation engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license required Strong background in roadway/highway design and transportation infrastructure projects Experience preparing roadway design plans and working within relevant DOT jurisdictions required Thorough understanding of municipal and DOT codes, regulations, and transportation standards Strong leadership, communication, team management, and business development skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading technical and operational teams Strong client-facing experience and ability to build long-term business relationships #J-18808-Ljbffr Ellaway Blues Consulting