Surface Transportation Lead (Finance)

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Surface Transportation Lead to oversee complex transportation design projects and drive operational excellence across multidisciplinary teams. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in civil and transportation engineering, particularly within the Mid-Atlantic region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation design projects involving roadway, rail, and bridge rehabilitation.
• Oversee organizational performance across multiple departments and disciplines including structures, drainage, geotechnical, and environmental.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for VDOT, passenger rail agencies, and local government clients.
• Ensure quality assurance, financial performance, and timely execution of multiple simultaneous projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.
• Review and engage with design work using platforms such as InRoads and Blue Beam.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering design experience.
• At least 10 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Virginia required; PE in Maryland, North Carolina, or South Carolina is a plus.
• Proven experience with VDOT and passenger rail agencies.
• Strong operational management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard design software (InRoads, Blue Beam).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bridge rehabilitation design and rating analysis.
• Familiarity with transportation/infrastructure agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple disciplines such as roadway, structures, drainage, geotechnical, and environmental.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise execution, financial performance, and quality assurance of multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to partner effectively across levels and disciplines.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $180,000 - $235,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamicSurface Transportation Leadto oversee complex transportation design projects and drive operational excellence across multidisciplinary teams. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in civil and transportation engineering, particularly within the Mid-Atlantic region.