Transportation Engineering Department Director

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13741269 Summary/Objective Responsible for overall department growth and performance. Ensures the Transportation department maintains coordination with other departments and alignment with Company protocols and procedures. Accountable for overall client satisfaction of the department, financial forecasting and performance, and Quality Control/Quality Assurance. Conducts strategic marketing and business development activities for the department and contributes to firm-wide strategic planning. Directs staff planning, recruiting efforts, department and staff performance and development, and conflict resolution processes. Essential Functions - Oversee the departments proposal development and interviews for a range of project sizes and types - Lead and direct the departments business development and other strategic growth initiatives; actively participate in industry, networking, and professional organizations events and activities - Review and execute project agreements. - Responsible for ensuring projects and teams are equipped with appropriate resources necessary to meet contractual obligations - Ensure that the process for initiating projects with the accounting department is adhering to established guidelines and standards - Monitor the management and engineering of projects to ensure the highest quality of documentation and professionalism, with a focus on client communication and satisfaction; proactively address deficiencies - Ensure that all department personnel are properly trained and supervised - Provide leadership and direction to the department on client and stakeholder presentations with an emphasis on client advocacy, identifying and balancing client expectations with contractual obligations, project goals, and client satisfaction - Ensure projects meet Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements - Monitor project financial performance and proactively coordinate with managers to ensure achievement of goals and address areas of concern - Oversee monthly invoicing of projects and tracking accounts receivables; ensure the department is responsive to all requests and direction - Provide leadership and direction to the department on strategizing successful project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation - Guide and support the department in resolving issues, disputes, and disagreements affecting projects and/or internal collaboration - Ensure staff complete internal and external close-out processes - Maintain highly effective working relationships with team members and clients - Oversee staff performance, development, and conflicts; proactively consult with HR on situations of concern, or potential concern, or are more complex in nature - Monitor and enforce compliance with all TERRA standards, guidelines, and policies - Provide operating policies and procedures unique to the department to ensure activities are accomplished within scope, schedule, and budget - Oversee staff and resource planning, recruiting efforts, candidate selection, and onboarding - Create and advance the growth strategy of the department, defining goals and objectives - Ensure consistent thought process within the department and alignment with company values and procedures - Monitor and address noncompliance issues pertaining to administrative policies and procedures such as timesheet recording and submission, expense reports, purchase orders, and client coordination - Coordinate with other Discipline Department Directors to ensure Disciplines are coordinated - Perform other duties as required Education/Experience - B.S. in civil engineering or related field strongly preferred - 15+ years of applicable engineering experience - 10+ years in leadership/management role - Strong background with IDOT and Illinois Tollway projects - Professional Engineer Licensure required - Additional credentials preferred (e.g., CFM, CPESC, ENV SP, LEED AP, etc.) - PMP certification a plus - Valid driver's license required for field work Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Highly skilled in leading and guiding teams across multiple disciplines to achieve department and firm goals Expert in motivating and influencing teams to produce excellent results Adept in developing and maintaining strong and dependable client relationships Strong ability to conduct business development and project pursuit activities Highly proficient in verbal and written communication Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other Windows-based and engineering software Highly proficient in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Advanced knowledge of project management software and tools for financial management, reporting, and resource utilization