Job SummaryJEO's Transportation Department provides expertise and services in street, highway, trail, and bridge engineering. The Practice Leader is supported by a department of professionals to take the lead on managing successful projects that meet or exceed client expectations while meeting JEO's financial goals. This individual will also have the ability to lead a team, support client management and business development endeavors.
We are specifically seeking a candidate with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience delivering projects for the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of South Dakota DOT standards, processes, and expectations, and a strong history of successfully managing transportation projects in South Dakota.
Responsibilities and Duties- Prepare project proposals, scopes of services, and cost estimates for a diverse portfolio of project types.
- Lead interview teams for major project pursuits.
- Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, funding requests, and communication and quality control plans in support of key roadway design projects.
- Oversee the development and completion of complex DOT and urban street projects.
- Manage staff or a project team with responsibility for meeting client expectations.
- Successfully develop and maintain strong relationships. Candidates with existing relationships within SDDOT and South Dakota-based municipalities are strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
Qualifications and Skills- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 15+ years' experience working in the engineering industry on municipal transportation projects
- Demonstrated experience with South Dakota DOT project work is required
With offices throughout the Midwest, JEO is proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support and protect our employees and their loved ones. In turn, we trust these benefits and rewards will amplify the pride and satisfaction you feel as an integral part of JEO. A few of the highlights include competitive salaries, insurance options, vacation/sick/flex time, 401K matching, wellness incentives, comprehensive career development support, an annual bonus program, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and much more aimed at enriching your experience with us.
