Transportation Design Practice Area Leader P5

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people. GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships.

We have a new exciting opportunity available for a Transportation Design Practice Area Leader (PAL) in our Milwaukee office. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a high-performing team and a diverse portfolio of transportation projects. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, lead project design teams, mentor staff, and drive business development efforts.

Transportation Design Practice Area Leader responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor the Transportation Design teams, including Roadways, Bridges, and Traffic disciplines.
• Establish business development and revenue targets, set priorities, and oversee staffing. Coordinate work-sharing among offices with the Director of Transportation.
• Lead business development by identifying, developing, and managing client relationships.
• Leadership and responsibility of project and transportation pursuits. Prepare, coordinate and review transportation proposals, including fee establishment, contract negotiation, billing, and collections.
• Advise and develop project managers, fostering independence and leadership.
• Serve as a technical resource for multidisciplinary teams.
• Project and client management, making presentations and conducting client development activities.
• Represent GRAEF at professional conferences and promote the firm within the transportation industry (ITE, ASCE, ACEC, WTS etc.).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

We are considering Transportation Design Practice Area Leaders who possess the following basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin is required. Minimum of 8 years of practical design experience in transportation engineering, highway design, and local street design.
• In-depth knowledge of WisDOT design standards and project management processes.
• Proven experience in business development, client management, and proposal development.
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring staff for career development.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of effective collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets