Vice President of Transportation - Tampa, Florida
Relocation: No
Sponsorship: No
Benefits: Yes
Remote: No
Salary: 190k-210k Plus Bonus
Must Have: 15+ years experience/5+ Leading a Team or Department
Must Have: Civil Engineering degree or related field and Master's Degree preferred
Must Have: FDOT Contacts and contacts with local Municipal agencies along with demonstrated experience managing a business development pipeline, capturing large projects, and strategic growth with P&L experience.
The Vice President of Transportation will lead the efforts to establish a new office in Tampa, FL this executive leader will drive the strategic direction for all aspects of the firm's transportation department in west central area of Florida. The VP of Transportation is a strategic partner to the CEO and President serving as a knowledgeable advisor on a wide range of operational and transportation related topics. This position is key to building and fostering trusted relationships with clients and employees. The VP institutes strategies that build and lead a sophisticated, performance driven culture, deploying enhanced employee engagement and team collaboration initiatives. This individual will have excellent business acumen and a clear vision for taking charge.
- Retain current client relationship with FDOT and expand the firm's transportation services
- Develop new relationships with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or Municipal/Local Government for transportation projects.
- Hire, build and grow a design team and lead transportation team pursuits.
- Be the primary point of contact and "face of" the transportation market in Tampa with respect to business development, teaming, and project pursuits.
- Collaborate with other senior leaders on developing an annual business plan.
- Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff
- Prepare and oversee engineering design/analysis and plans/construction contract documents, as well as author technical documents such as engineering reports, specifications, and special provisions when needed.
- Manage performance for transportation projects (staffing, budget, schedule, and quality assurance).
- Develop and implement a sales culture and capture strategies to achieve market revenue growth and goals.
- Develop, plan, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and/or activities to ensure transportation operations run smoothly and maximize resources; engages in continued strategic examination of the department to build strong team collaboration and operational effectiveness.
- Mentor the next level of leadership.
- Provide transformational leadership and direction to the company's transportation function. Must be a strong champion of change with ability to influence at all levels and inspire confidence among all team members including senior leaders.
- Ensure the transportation strategy is effectively aligned with the business and strategic initiatives of the organization.
Education and Experience:
- 15+ years of related work experience in transportation.
- 5+ years in leading a team or department
- 4- year college degree in civil engineering or related field. Master's Degree Preferred
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing a business development pipeline, capturing large projects, and growing a backlog of business.
- Extensive contacts within FDOT and local Municipal agencies.
- Demonstrated success implementing strategic initiatives, meeting financial objectives, and managing related budgets.
- P&L experience managing a business or department.
