What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Business Lead position at ROWE Professional Services Company?
ROWE Professional Services Company is an employee-owned, full-service professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, aerial photography/mapping, LiDAR, landscape architecture, planning, and land development.
At ROWE, our core values include safety, quality, people, service, and growth. We are seeking a Transportation Business Lead to join our proactive team of ethical, talented, passionate professionals and leaders at any one of our Michigan offices.
POSITION SUMMARY
Transportation Business leads work in a group environment on a diverse range of projects. Using creative leadership, you will provide direction and vision to a wide range of talented staff with varied experience. Our Transportation Business Lead must value and develop relationships with clients and teaming partners, specifically focused on Michigan Department of Transportation and county clients. This position will play a large role in continuing to grow our Transportation group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform business development to maintain and grow our relationship with the MDOT clients and teaming partners.
- Investigate future project opportunities and develop strategies for pursuing challenging projects.
- Participate at MDOT workshops, meetings, and events.
- Mentor Senior Project Managers, or other Project Managers, in developing work scopes, budgets, and staff assignments.
- Apply specialized technical expertise on a broad range of design tasks relating to transportation projects.
- Stay current with latest technologies impacting the transportation industry and recommend appropriate applications for ROWE.
- Develop proposals to continue the successful selection of projects, specifically with MDOT.
- Provide direction in growing the transportation group into new service areas of Michigan and out of state.
- Coordinate with teaming partners to maintain relationships and discuss teaming opportunities.
- Lead Presentation efforts at MDOT/ACEC Partnering Workshop and other professional association events.
- Manage project teams, schedules, and budgets for various projects, primarily for MDOT.
- Direct engineering tasks, providing quality control and project deliverables.
- Maintain project records and documentation.
- Maintain knowledge of MDOT design technology, practices, and procedures.
- Provide direction, supervision, and develop training goals for junior staff.
- Lead cross-discipline collaboration.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking forward-thinking, safety-conscious, and energetic individuals who are excited to work on both small-scale and large-scale projects. Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
- Michigan PE license
- Minimum of 20 years of MDOT Design experience.
- Minimum of 10 years in successfully managing and procuring MDOT projects.
- Ability to lead with compassion and patience.
- Well known in the transportation field with clients and teaming partners.
- Willingness to travel throughout Michigan for business development and project meetings.
- Comfortable speaking at client and public events.
- Ability to work remotely and in person effectively.
WHY WORK HERE
ROWE offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package which includes:
- Overtime pay at time and a half.
- BCBS medical insurance options with industry-low co-shares.
- Dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance plan.
- A generous PTO program and paid holidays.
- Flex time scheduling and telework opportunities. Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with 4% company match, auto-enroll and target-based funds.
ROWE is truly dedicated to providing a collaborative workspace, rewarding projects, and a business culture that is reputable, ethically minded, and growth driven. With offices in Flint, Lapeer, Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Grayling, Oscoda, MI, and Myrtle Beach, SC, we have lots of opportunity to grow.
WE BUILD CAREERS!
Direct Contact Information:
ROWE Professional Services Company
Attn: HR
540 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 200
Flint, MI 49502
employment@rowepsc.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
