Transportation Project Strategist

As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in driving the strategy for and managing the delivery of Program Management services to support clients across multiple market sectors. This position requires a strong vision for growth, as well as the ability to implement and refine processes and systems.

• Drive the vision for growth in Program Management services by identifying new opportunities and developing strategies to capitalize on them.
• Implement and refine our Program Management processes and systems to ensure they are aligned with business objectives and meet client needs.
• Coordinate staffing on relevant projects/programs to ensure the right talent is in place to deliver results.
• Provide oversight on large programs, including acting as the lead or principal in charge when necessary.
• Assist and support strategic and tactical pursuits specific to large programs.
• Develop and provide mentorship for staff in the Program Management Business Class and other related fields.
• Develop the strategic growth plan, identify staffing needs, and actively manage recruiting efforts.
• Direct efforts to utilize staff and enhance the overall success of Program Management services within our organization.
• Coordinate with Company wide Program Management Director, and Program Management Directors in other Business Groups to optimize strategy, services, quality control and client service.

The ideal candidate must have experience leading and managing large Transportation Programs within any of the current Market Sectors that we serve. They must possess and have demonstrated a strong ability as a program builder and mentor to build an industry leading Program Management portfolio. The candidate should have proven ability in business development, presentations, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. Significant travel is required for this position, often beyond 50% of the time on a monthly basis.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management/Science or equivalent.
• 20+ years of experience, with a strong background in leading transportation projects.
• Must have background as a Program Manager on large program delivery projects.
• Experience leading and managing staff in Program Management. Must be comfortable with high travel.
• Be well-versed in managing multiple projects for a variety of clients.
• Have strong leadership skills with respect to multi-tasking, organization, team-building, problem evaluation and solving.
• Have good interpersonal skills to communicate with technical as well as non-technical personnel.
• Have the ability to participate in high level presentations with current clients and potential future clients to present company experience and capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years project management experience working with external clients.
• Understanding of our business services and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with interview (fact-finding) experience.
• An active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. This includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

This position is focused on Highway + Road industries.

This is a full-time position.

Program Management