Ardurra seeks an experienced Transportation Engineering Group Leader to join our team located in Texas.
Responsibilities

• Develops business and future projects by identifying clients and client needs, marketing to clients for delivery of solutions; serves as client relations manager as assigned.
• Collaborates with Gunda Leadership and Business Development Department to identify project opportunities, develops and prepares qualification submissions.
• Prepares proposals to provide professional services and assists in business development activities.
• Manages assigned project(s) for successful delivery to clients by coordinating and implementing project planning, risk management, schedule development, budget development, establishment and implementation of project controls, client communications, and managing change.
• Directs project staff of assistant project managers, engineers, technicians, planners, administrative personnel, as required and assigned for the project(s) to achieve successful results for the client.
• Plans, schedules, and/or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple projects.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively execute and manage work of TxDOT groups for roadway and bridge design, and for hydraulic design and analysis (4, 5, and 10)
• Ability to maintain currency regarding new methods and developments for projects, and recommend new practices or changes in emphasis for programs
• Ability to manage complex projects or programs with varied scope
• Ability to represent the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations
• Ability to mentor and develop project managers, assistant project managers, project team technical and support members
• Strong oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others
• Ability to effectively lead meetings and make presentations

Travel or Environment Requirements

• Visually observing and differentiating details and colors of objects; recognizing sound, tone and pitch; speaking and writing clearly and effectively; adjusting to interruption and changes; working in hot, cold, and noisy work areas; standing, walking and sitting for extended periods; climbing stairs and ladders; dealing with people in tense situations, and lifting up to forty (40) pounds.
• Should have Texas Driver’s License and carry State mandated auto insurance. 
• Must have dependable transportation to attend meetings or to make field visits on a short notice. 
• Must be willing and available to conduct or attend some evening meetings.

Qualifications and Educations Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or related field. Advanced Degree desirable. Experience: 15+ years, Thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to highways and transportation

Licensure and Certification:

• Professional Engineer licensure required.  Specialty Certification such as PMP desirable.  Certification or ability to certify for work categories in cited TxDOT groups is required.

Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.