Transportation Group Manager-Civil Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you ready to lead and innovate in the dynamic world of transportation? Fisher Associates is on the lookout for a passionate and strategic Transportation Group Manager to oversee our Transportation Group.

What You'll Do:

• Fuel business growth and development in the thriving Texas market.
• Drive strategic planning and staffing to ensure top-tier performance.
• Manage clients and projects with excellence.
• Oversee quality control measures and guarantee timely project delivery.

At Fisher Associates, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real impact in the transportation industry. Your leadership will shape the future of our business in the TX market.

Ready to take the wheel? Apply now and steer your career to new heights with Fisher Associates!

Why Fisher Associates?

At Fisher Associates, we believe in cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves the quality of life. Our work shapes communities, enhances sustainability, and creates meaningful connections that last for generations.

• Be Heard, Be Valued - We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes your ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate & Innovate - Work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team on diverse and impactful projects.
• Career Growth - Advance with clearly defined career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing training.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, optional half-day Fridays, and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits - We offer a robust benefits package including immediate 401(k) enrollment with annual company contributions, comprehensive health insurance options and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Give Back & Grow - Volunteer with local nonprofits through our Community Impact Committee and develop professionally with Fisher Minds-just a couple of the many ways you can get involved to engage, connect, and thrive with us!

Join us in shaping the future-where your work truly makes a difference.

Who We Are: Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C, is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets. All services are delivered through the firm's signature "Clientship" philosophy, which emphasizes not only customized, innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication, deep expertise, and proactive client advocacy.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $195,000 annually

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Essential Functions

• Integrity, people skills, team spirit and commitment to providing high quality deliverables.
• Manage team of project managers within the Transportation Group.
• Develop and maintain a stable, motivated staff with high morale, and mentor staff in developing their professional demeanor, technical competence, team building skills, process improvements, and client relation skills.
• Adhere to project budgets and schedules, guiding the design of projects, ensuring QA/QC is performed on all calculations and deliverables, and monitoring workload and staff utilizations.
• Monitor and pro-actively identify or correct technical, schedule or financial issues through effective communication with staff.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to assist with the development and execution of the business plan in the geography.
• Mentor and supervise project managers to ensure all goals are being met.
• Provide input for Go/No Go decisions for RFP's.
• Write proposals and attend interviews.
• Market the transportation sector's services to existing and new clients and ensure that Fisher Associates is known and visible in the marketplace.
• Diverse project management background, including project profit and loss management and personnel management.

Supervisory/leadership Duties

• Effectively manage teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee and coordinate multiple projects, ensuring work is prioritized and deadlines are met.
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing respectful performance feedback through structured and real-time communication.
• Support employee growth by facilitating career development, skill-building, and training opportunities.
• Act as a coach by guiding and inspiring team members to enhance productivity and overcome challenges independently.
• Serve as a mentor by sharing knowledge, offering direction, and fostering career progression.
• Apply critical thinking to solve complex business challenges, aligning solutions with corporate objectives and strategic goals.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field (MS preferred)
• 15+ years minimum of transportation design experience
• 10 years minimum of project management experience
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain it.
• Prior staff management experience preferred.
• Client relationship and business development experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of all aspects of project development for a variety of transportation projects for the respective DOT's, agencies and locally administered federal aid transportation projects in their geographic area.
• Uphold professional performance standards aligned with the company's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in adherence to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Demonstrate high-quality work and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively across all levels, fostering respect, trust, and active listening in all interactions.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and outcomes with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
• Exhibit a proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills while demonstrating sound judgment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Manage projects, time, and tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while adapting to changing priorities.
• Accept and respond positively to feedback.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Description

$150,000 - $195,000