Transportation Department Manager at Kleinfelder, Inc. in Perrysburg, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description

Step into Your New Role

We are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Transportation Engineering Department Manager for the Ohio Transportation market where you will manage P&L and lead a proven team. This position is available in our Toledo (Perrysburg), Ohio office with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and leadership for the existing Transportation Business Line throughout Ohio.


• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for growth, including the development of the transportation one- three- and five-year strategic plans inclusive of markets and clients.


• Lead the department’s expansion from strategy to execution, ensuring that the right people are engaged, and the right clients and projects are pursued.


• Manage internal resources and marketing budgets, driving projects with their expertise in both traditional and alternative delivery methods.


• Spearhead the strategic growth of the transportation team through the acquisition of projects within highway design traffic, GIS, and bridge design/inspection sectors.


• Maintain relationships with current clients to ensure high-quality and compliant design services, projects, and all other deliverables are delivered.


• Establish standards, processes, and procedures that ensure a high level of project quality and targeted profitability is maintained on transportation projects.


• Plan, recruit and develop the talent needed to support the technical, managerial, and supervisory skills necessary for the growth of the department.


• Identify employee core competencies and career opportunities to drive technical expertise and succession planning.


• Lead the transportation operations and provide project managers with business planning, hours/revenue planning, and forecasting, workshare, and staff balancing training needed for success.


• Develop Proposals for potential projects.


• Have a good understanding of regulatory agencies and their requirements


• Manage Transportation related projects, roadway rehabilitation, reconstruction, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, stormwater facilities, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or related discipline.


• 9+ years of transportation experience.


• Solid understating of financials including but not limited to KPl's, revenue, and net contribution.


• Ability to recruit, retain, and develop high-end talent to an organization.


• Experience with quality management, including implementation and enforcement of QA/QC standards.


• Client development experience related to direct meetings, strategy projects, and industry associations.


• Active in professional organizations, preferably having served on committees or held positions of responsibility.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) registered in Ohio.


• 5+ years in a leadership role, previous DOT experience.


• Knowledge and understanding of traditional and alternative delivery methods to include P3 and Design- Build projects highly desired.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.