About the role
Job Description: Overview
Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Associate Vice President - Transportation Design for our Transportation group based in our Nashville office. This position is responsible for leading the roadway design group, including staff development and overseeing projects, their delivery, and adhering to budgets and timelines. The Associate Vice President is also expected to understand and communicate local market conditions, personnel needs and industry trends.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and state governments, private clients, and community leaders
- Direct and oversee transportation design projects through the project managers
Overseeing and mentoring staff
- Provide quality control on project delivery
- Prepare proposal content and client agreements
- Monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules with project managers
Monitor project performance
Lead departmental marketing efforts, including proposal efforts, conference participation, and professional organization membership
Lead department personnel, including hiring and performance management
Oversight of sub-contractors
Create and adhere to yearly budget and participate in monthly client invoicing
Additional related duties as needed
Requirements
15+ years’ experience in the Transportation Design field
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Tennessee PE license or the ability to achieve by reciprocity
- Experience leading and directing individuals or a team
- Understanding of roadway design guidance from AASHTO
- Experience with TDOT guidelines, procedures, plan preparation, and local programs projects
Understanding of MicroStation/Geopak and Open Roads Designer
- Significant experience in development of roadway plans and specifications
- Experience and relationships with TDOT, local municipalities, and permitting agencies
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with billing and client invoicing
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible, and deadline-driven
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- If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at
- Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.
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.