Transportation Design Department Manager

Job Description

Company: Kapur & Associates

Job Title: Transportation Design Department Manager

Location: Madison, WI

About Kapur

Kapur & Associates is a reputable, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 400 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Kapur offers a unique employee friendly company culture and excellent benefits including generous stock ownership to all employees through our employee stock ownership program (ESOP). At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.

Summary

Kapur is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Design Department Manager to manage and lead WisDOT transportation projects in various locations across Wisconsin. This position is based in Madison, WI, where you will play a critical role in continuing to grow our transportation group. This position will actively manage and design WisDOT transportation projects, but also assist with training/mentoring younger engineers, recruiting/hiring additional staff, oversee a group of 3-4 design engineers, oversee financials for the group, and perform business development activities with existing and new clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our roadway and structural design group in Madison and oversee projects from initiation to completion.
• Oversee department financial data and ensure high quality deliverables.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress to meet project objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, communicating project status and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with teams to coordinate project tasks and deliverables.
• Confirm project compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Identify project risks and challenges.
• Prepare and present project reports and updates to clients.
• Contribute to the design and engineering of roadway and structural projects.
• Build client relations, prepare proposals, and bring in additional site design work.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of additional site design staff.
  
  

Skills:

• Experience managing transportation design staff, overseeing financial performance, and delivering high quality transportation projects for WisDOT or other municipal clients.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for transportation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
• Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
• Proficient in engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or other relevant tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation design and project management, preferably on WisDOT projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer/project manager to take on a leadership role in transportation projects and contribute to the growth and success of our organization's transportation group in Madison, Wisconsin. If you are a dedicated and self-driven professional with a passion for engineering, we encourage you to apply.

Kapur is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United State

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Job Type: Full-time

• Benefits:Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

Work Location: In person