Vice President, Roadway Design

Overview

This role provides leadershipand clientmanagementfordeliveryofinfrastructureprojects. This role oversees multiple project management teams, drives client relationships with agencies such as DOT and municipalities, and ensures technical and financial excellence across complex, multi-discipline projects. The position combines strategic business development, team mentorship, and operational oversight to sustain and grow the firm’s transportation practice.

Responsibilities

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• Lead multiple project management teams, providing direction on workload, scheduling, QA/QC, and technical execution
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• Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with DOT, municipalities, and other clients to win and deliver high-impact projects
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• Oversee multi-discipline consultant teams throughout project development and design
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• Drive business growth by securing new contracts including development of solicitation response, expanding existing relationships, and cross-selling firm services
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• Executing theteamsstrategic plan including growth goals, employee development, and client engagement
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• Ensure financial success by managingutilization, backlog, invoicing, AR, and project budgets
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• Mentor and develop team members, fostering career growth and professional excellence
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• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations

Qualifications

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• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field
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• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
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• 15+ years of progressive, multi-discipline experience in design managing transportation projects from conception to completion
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• Proventrack recordof building andmaintaininglong-term client relationships, with a strong focus on DOT and municipal projects
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• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
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• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale budgets and driving profitability
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• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability torepresentthe company at senior levels
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• Active participation in professional and civic organizations, with a commitment to giving back to the engineering profession and community

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.