Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way.
Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual looking to take the next step in their career by growing a practice with a global engineering firm.
Who are we looking for?
Our Columbus, OH office has an excellent opportunity for a Transportation Roadway/Traffic Practice Leader to develop andimplement the expansion of GHD's Transportation team. Areas of expertise include Roadway and/or Traffic and related services. Relationships with key Midwest clients, state and local government, and business partners is essential. You will support our current staff and clients, while building new relationships through business development.
In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.
Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.
Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.
Responsibilities of the position are, but not limited to:
Strategy and Business Planning
Strategic business planning and budgeting for the Midwest Transportation practice
Participate in the development and execution of the growth strategy for the Midwest Transportation Market, specifically focusing on traffic/roadway planning and design
Develop and manage tactical strategies aligned with the overall growth plan for the region/country
Winning Work
Grow effective relationships with key clients defined by winning new work
Implement short and long-term strategies that contribute to GHD's growth and profitability
Leveraging market knowledge to win new clients
Seamlessly collaborate with leadership and resources across GHD to bring solutions to clients
Actively participate in professional and/or industrial organizations to promote the GHD brand.
Operations
Accountability for the operational performance of US Midwest Transportation Business Group
Provide support to Operations Manager and Finance Manager with performance metrics including chargeable effort, sell rate and variances,
Accountability for project financial performance for all projects owned by the US Midwest Transportation Business Group
Work closely with Region Market Leaders and other Business Group Leads (BGL) to forecast market needs
Project Delivery:
Work with project directors, project managers, and project teams, to effectively deliver exceptional projects
Lead and/or manage project and project teams across Ohio and the Midwest, while maintaining a client facing role
Manage scope, schedule, and budgets of multi-faceted traffic and transportation projects
Support proposal efforts and assist in preparation of engineering contracts/agreements
Oversee the preparation, completion, and provide senior review of reports and design plans for various projects
Lead business development activities and strategies on behalf of GHD, position for new work and secure projects
Demonstrated experience in taking a project from start to finish, including preparing proposals, conducting studies, detailed design and data analysis to teaming partner management
Typical projects include:
Traditional traffic and parking studies
Roadway design to support public and private sector projects
Traffic signal design and operation
Complete Street analyses and plan development
ICE analyses
Roundabout planning and design
On-call Traffic Engineering contracts for public agencies
Additional Services the successful candidate may bring
Skills, Experience and Qualification:
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience with solid technical knowledge and skills across the traffic and transportation industry, including a strong background in traffic engineering, transportation planning and roadway design; construction experience a plus
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, plus
DOT and local public (City/County) agency experience
What you will bring to the team:
Demonstrated portfolio of State, Municipal, and private sector traffic and transportation projects
Strong foundation across multiple software design platforms, CAD knowledge a plus
Strong foundation across multiple traffic engineering software programs - including HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, and other traffic simulation packages, would be ideal
Experience and familiarity with ODOT and other agency standards is preferred.
Strong leader, with the ability to collaborate with project staff and maintain a cohesive team environment
Ability to coach and mentor junior staff to technically strengthen the team capabilities.
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
