Director of Transportation Design Engineering - Midtown Engineers

Midtown Engineers offers our most important asset to infrastructure, transportation and civil engineering projects: Our people. With decades of experience and expertise under their collective belts, it’s the strength of our team that makes each project a success.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Director of Transportation at our firm. In this role, you will oversee and drive the strategic direction of our transportation division, leading a talented team of professionals in delivering innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure projects, fostering client relationships, and championing excellence in project delivery. If you are passionate about transportation engineering and have a proven track record of successful leadership in the field, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of advancing transportation solutions that positively impact communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide Senior Project Management services for sustained growth of the Greater Houston Transportation service-line. Help maintain and enhance teaming relationships and opportunities with other firms, in coordination with the Houston Business Development Manager and VP Business Development Central Region.
• Provide Senior Project Management services (such as oversight and leadership) for major roadway schematic and PS&E type projects. This includes active participation in projects and providing oversight to production coordination (planning, organizing, directing, and controlling schedules and deadlines), financial management (budgets, invoicing, and collections), marketing, and personnel.
• Market to existing and potential clients to identify and obtain Transportation contracts such TxDOT and other major pursuits. Work with Houston Business Development Manager to provide pertinent technical responses to TxDOT, and various local County and City RFQ's. This includes assisting marketing staff with marketing packages, proposal preparation, proposal review, presentations, and marketing meetings.
• Contribute to the successful development, planning, and execution of the business strategy in collaboration with the VP Business Development Central Region and other leaders within Atlas.
• Learn Atlas QA/QC procedures to ensure the quality of services and deliverables including designs, engineering reports, layouts, schematics, plans & specifications, and cost estimates. Oversee project adherence to QA/QC guidelines.
• Meet with clients regularly to review project performance and sustain a feedback loop that results in continuous improvement of our services to clients.
• Manage budgets and invoicing to achieve healthy financial project profitability. Develop a complete understanding of the Atlas accounting system for project management.
• Travel to Atlas offices, client office, and project locations will be required as needed.
• Support all aspects of company policies, protocols and procedures that include human resources, information technology, accounting, marketing, and health and safety.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.
• Be self-motivated to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in roadway design PS&E.
• Engineer with a BSCE and Texas Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.
• TxDOT roadway design project engineering and management experience.
• Strong written/verbal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage a group, manage schedules, and monitor project budgets to achieve department performance goals.
• Strong business development, team building and operational skills.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.

Midtown Engineers EEOC Statement

Midtown is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Midtown makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf