Kentucky CEI Department Leader - Transportation Market (Finance)

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!

Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.

Responsibilities:

The Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) Leader will be responsible for the overall development and execution of Gresham Smith's CE&I services business plans, including growth strategy, recruiting, staff development, profitability, and project performance. This role will lead strategic planning efforts within the transportation sector, including identifying market capabilities, making investment decisions regarding hiring and training, and guiding strategies for pursuit and teaming opportunities.

This position is expected to initially focus on Kentucky but may also support leadership and initiatives across our broader transportation footprint. It will report to the Kentucky State Transportation Leader and will require coordination with state management, technical service leads, market leadership, other state leaders, and relevant departments within Kentucky.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Generate business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while developing new business
• Implement and execute Gresham Smith's CE&I business strategy
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal content and coordination
• Travel locally and regionally as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• The selected candidate may also serve as an advisor on public and private transportation projects throughout the region. In addition to business development, responsibilities may include assistance with strategic planning, marketing proposals, and client interviews. The leader will work collaboratively with market leadership and be accountable for delivering results related to sales, cost, profit, project schedules, and quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in engineering management related to the transportation industry (e.g., roadway/highway, bridge/structures, rail/transit, maritime, aviation), including at least 5 years in Kentucky (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Proven business development experience in the transportation sector, with a strong track record in the Kentucky market
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field and office sites, primarily within the local and regional area
• Demonstrated strong leadership and the ability to generate new business opportunities with transportation clients in Kentucky (supporting surrounding states is a plus)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to plan and conceptualize strategically

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. An executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, GRESHAM SMITH explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to GRESHAM SMITH'S hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of GRESHAM SMITH upon receipt.