DescriptionJOB SUMMARYLIVIC Civil is growing, and we're seeking a Transportation Director to lead and expand our Transportation Department, including Roadway, Bridge, and Traffic services. This role provides strategic direction, technical oversight, and team leadership while ensuring successful delivery of PennDOT and municipal projects. The Transportation Director will partner with firm leadership to drive department growth, mentor and develop staff, manage operational performance, and strengthen client relationships through high-quality, responsive service.
This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys building teams, improving delivery systems, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients while guiding complex transportation programs from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities:Department Leadership & Operations- Lead the Transportation Department (Roadway, Bridge, and Traffic), including staffing plans, resource allocation, and workload forecasting.
- Establish/maintain department standards for quality, consistency, and performance (QA/QC processes, lessons learned, training).
- Support recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development; help build clear career pathways.
Project Delivery & Technical Oversight- Provide technical leadership and executive oversight for transportation projects (PennDOT/municipal) across planning, design, and PS&E.
- Review and approve key deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable codes/standards and client expectations.
- Support risk management, change management, and issue resolution on complex projects.
Client Leadership & Business Development- Serve as a senior client-facing leader; strengthen existing relationships and support new client development.
- Support business development activities including capture planning, proposal strategy, interview participation, and scope/fee development.
- Identify and pursue transportation market opportunities aligned with LIVIC's strategic goals.
Coordination & Collaboration- Collaborate across departments (survey, GIS, land development, etc.) to support integrated project delivery.
- Represent LIVIC at meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders; help position the firm as a trusted partner.
PATHWAYS FOR GROWTHAt LIVIC, we value ambition and the unique strengths each team member brings. This role can evolve into various exciting paths over time based on your interests, talents, and drive. Possible career growth paths include:
- Project Management Roles - Leading projects from inception to completion.
- Development Coordinator Roles - Focusing on business growth and client partnerships.
This position is ideal for someone who sees themselves growing into a future leader, whether in project management, operations, marketing, or client development.
QUALIFICATIONS- Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field)
- 12+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience, including leadership of teams and projects
- Demonstrated experience delivering PennDOT and/or municipal transportation projects (roadway/bridge/traffic - at least two of these areas)
- Proven leadership skills (mentoring, team development, performance management, and collaboration)
- Strong knowledge of transportation project delivery, QA/QC, budgeting/scheduling, and client coordination
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to represent the firm externally
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Preferred:
- Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain)
- Demonstrated business development experience (pursuits, proposals, interviews, client growth)
- Experience managing department performance (resource planning, utilization, profitability, forecasting)
- Experience leading multi-discipline teams and/or transportation programs
- Familiarity with common transportation design tools/platforms used by your teams (e.g., Civil 3D/ORD, OpenBridge; traffic analysis tools such as Synchro/HCS)
- Travel to other offices as needed
*An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
LOCATIONS • Bloomsburg, PA
• Northumberland, PA
• Harrisburg, PA
• Montoursville, PA
