Director of Transportation

Job Summary:

Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers, Inc. is an established MBE/DBE firm providing full spectrum civil engineering and related services in the Mid-Atlantic region. We’ve been around since 1996 and we’re ranked as one of the top engineering firms. We use the latest technology and methodologies to exceed our client expectations.

We are searching for a Director of Transportation Services. In this important role, you will apply technical knowledge of transportation design and construction principles to provide technical guidance, support, and oversight to the Transportation Services Group.

Schedule:

Full Time – 40 hours/week. Fully remote or hybrid.

Salary Range:

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Base pay range $160K – $175K, plus incentive compensation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Acts as Technical Lead for PennDOT and PTC projects as well as other transportation agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region.

• Acts as Practice Leader for Transportation Services and provides mentorship to Transportation Services Staff. Provides technical guidance, support, and oversight to the Transportation Services Group. Serves as Senior Engineer on large and more complex projects.

• Performs basic external communications such as writing letters, meeting clients, business development, etc. in relation to project issues.

• Performs business development activities to expand existing client relationships. Activities include planning, scheduling, client relations, pre-marketing for upcoming projects, creating innovative pursuits strategies, proposal preparation and presentations, preparing scopes of work and fee estimates, making presentations to clients, and negotiating contracts with existing and new clients.

• Performs project management activities. Activities include preparing Scope of Services and manpower estimates for transportation projects, directing/monitoring project budget hours to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

• Responsible for client relations on assigned projects and responsible for monitoring work in progress for compliance with schedule, budget and technical correctness. Upon completion, provides feedback on successes and instruction, training and assistance to staff as required.

• Remains familiar with current industry and governmental specifications and standards affecting the projects. Provides advice on proper standards and regulations and the development of policies, strategies, and codes of practice for transportation consulting services.

• Makes every effort to meet or exceed assigned utilization goals. Utilization goal for this position shall initially be 70%.

• Assists with annual budget preparation and compiles monthly revenue projections. Provides input on long term capital equipment needs.

• Evaluates assigned staff and conducts performance evaluations.

• Responsible for fulfilling the transportation staffing needs of the various N&W offices.

• Participates in a trade association as a member.