Associate Vice President - Municipal

**Job Description:**Established in 2006 through the acquisition of KSA, Pape-Dawson’s **McKinney** office is helping shape the future of North Texas through innovative infrastructure design and community-focused solutions. The team partners with municipalities, airports, and private clients to deliver impactful projects—from roadways, drainage systems, and water and wastewater infrastructure to hike-and-bike trails, sidewalks, and other multimodal improvements. With a strong foundation in public works and a vision for what’s ahead, the McKinney office is creating safer, more connected, and thriving communities across the region. **Overview** The **Associate Vice President (AVP)** provides strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for complex engineering projects for our municipal/local government group. This role is responsible for client satisfaction, project performance, team leadership, and business development while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects. **Associate Vice Presidents** lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple concurrent assignments, and contribute to firmwide growth through mentoring, market engagement, and continuous improvement of standards and practices.**Responsibilities*** Serve as a principal client contact, fostering strong relationships that support repeat work and long-term partnerships.* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and profitability objectives are met.* Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts.* Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, including mentoring and professional development of Project Managers and technical staff.* Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation across assignments.* Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements.* Perform or oversee QA/QC reviews, risk management, and issue resolution.* Lead or support business development efforts, including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, interviews, and account growth.* Represent the firm in meetings with clients, agencies, boards, and stakeholders, presenting technical and strategic information effectively.* Contribute to firmwide initiatives related to design standards, best practices, staff development, and operational excellence.* Balance client needs with internal priorities to maintain high levels of satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, and profitability.* Provide strategic leadership for major transportation programs, including schematics, PS&E, and complex roadway solutions.* Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary roadway, drainage, traffic, structures, and utility teams.* Oversee constructability reviews, risk management, and technical issue resolution.* Represent the firm at public meetings, hearings, and community outreach events.* Lead infrastructure pursuits, pricing strategies, and client interviews.**Qualifications*** Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline where applicable) from an ABET-accredited program.* Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work* 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership and people management responsibilities.* Demonstrated success managing complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong client relationships.* Proven ability to mentor staff, guide other Project Managers, and supervise teams of approximately 10-15 employees.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, public agencies, and internal leadership.* Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively.* Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as required to meet project and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US