Transportation Leader - Bridge or Highway - Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Transportation Leader to perform duties in support of the direction and vision of the overall Bridge and Highway group. Expand Collier's Engineering & Design Bridge and Highway services into clients such as TxDOT and municipal government. Oversee, direct, and manage the work effort of assigned staff.  

Join our Bridges & Structures team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. As a leader in keeping our nation's bridges safe and functional, our bridge engineers leverage years of design experience across a broad range of bridge types and sizes. From load rating of existing structures to complex design of new structures, Colliers Engineering & Design is built to solve the most complex challenges in a fun and collaborative environment.

• Performs duties in support of the direction and vision of the overall discipline.
• Oversees, directs and manages the work effort of assigned staff.
• Collaborate with other GDL’s within the region and with the Regional Discipline Leader.
• Responsible for productivity, profitability, client satisfaction and quality of work.
• Active involvement with marketing and business development of new and existing clients.
• Responsible for proposal development and contract execution.
• Responsible for billings and collections.
• Monitors work backlog and the sharing of work within the region and discipline.
• Actively involved in the cross selling of all company services.
• Reviews staff utilization regularly to address employees not meeting utilization goals.
• Ensures compliance with and enforces company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for project managers and staff on assigned projects and manage completion of projects regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Provide staff/managers with technical assistance and supervision in the preparation of proposals and contracts for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and work closely with accounting/billing to develop and review project invoices, monitoring those of assigned billing managers. Complete all billing in a timely manner.
• Manage the financial aspects of assigned team(s) and monitor the performance of the business to meet or exceed revenue and/or profit goals.
• Assist with project manager’s efforts to prepare for and/or attend client/agency meetings with, or for PMs to present information pertinent to the project. Develop innovative, comprehensive multimedia support materials for client and/or agency meetings.
• Develop the skills and abilities of staff which are necessary for successful execution of work duties. Serve as a mentor and coach staff.
• Assist with the quality control/quality assurance efforts on all assigned projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• 7+ years of experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.
• TxDOT related work experience preferred.
• Texas Professional licensure in area of expertise.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated effective leadership across groups of employees.
• History of effective Business Development with clients not familiar with firm.
• History of building/hiring effective teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Effective delegation skills.
• Collaboration.
• Ability to hold others accountable.

Additionally, the successful candidate should possess the following certifications, skills, abilities, and competencies:

• Technical Knowledge/Expertise- Continually learn and apply applicable standards, procedures, trends, technology, and criteria to successfully perform the functional responsibilities of the position.
• Relationship Management- Possess and demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships which support the success of the Company.
• Business Acumen- Knowledgeable in best practices, trends, information, and other influences that affect CED and the environment in which we work, to maintain our position as an industry leader.
• Communication- Possess and demonstrate the ability, skills, and initiative to exchange information effectively and efficiently.
• Program and Project Management- Possess and demonstrate the ability to lead effectively and efficiently, plan, organize and manage procedures, protocols and/or staff to achieve the desired results of specific projects and/or programs.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!