Transportation Practice Leader

The Transportation Practice Leader is responsible for leading and growing the firm's transportation design practice in Virginia, overseeing project delivery, managing key client relationships, and mentoring technical staff. This role combines strategic leadership, business development, and technical excellence to ensure the firm's success in delivering innovative and sustainable transportation infrastructure solutions.

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee's have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The Transportation Practice Leader is a highly organized and experienced individual who assumes a pivotal role in day-to-day leadership, financial management,
marketing, coordination, collaboration, team building, mentoring and staff development within the technical practice.

Leadership & Strategy

Lead the design, and delivery of transportation projects for public and private clients.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the highway and traffic design practices, including market positioning, staff development, and pursuit planning.
• Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert in roadway design, geometric design, safety analysis, and transportation infrastructure.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams.

Business Development

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with VDOT, Virginia municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
• Lead proposal development, interview preparation, and project scoping for roadway and highway pursuits.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to set annual sales and revenue goals.

Project & Technical Management

• Oversee the technical quality, budget, and schedule performance of roadway projects.
• Provide direction on roadway design elements including alignments, cross sections, grading, drainage coordination, and traffic control.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design standards (AASHTO, FHWA, state DOT manuals, MUTCD, ADA, etc.).
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, traffic, and structural engineers.
• Support implementation of new design technologies and BIM/CADD workflows (MicroStation, OpenRoads, Civil 3D, etc.).

Staff Development

• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and project managers.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and performance management within the practice.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a positive team environment.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 7 years of related professional experience, or 11 years of equivalent
professional experience.
* Progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience.
* Proven experience in project management roles within the technical practice.
* Demonstrated leadership capability to build and lead teams of technical practitioners and/or project managers.
* Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets, project margins, and cash flow.
* Experience in business development, with a focus on maximizing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
* Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the Practice.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions.
* Adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficiency in relevant software and tools use in the practice area.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the service line.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:
* Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred:
* Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.