Lead Senior Project Manager, Vice President (Civil Engineering)

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time Lead Senior Project Manager, Vice President to lead the efforts to establish a new office in Tampa, FL.

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm of more than 500 employees providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, scientific, and allied services throughout the USA. Hanson Professional Services voted one of “Best Companies to Work for in Florida” since 2018, by Florida Trend Magazine

Position Profile - The Lead Senior Project Manager, Vice President will lead the efforts to establish a new office in Tampa, FL. This executive leader will drive the strategic direction for all aspects of the firm’s transportation department in west central area of Florida.

• This is a strategic partner to the CEO and President serving as a knowledgeable advisor on a wide range of operational and transportation- related topics.
• This position is key to building and fostering trusted relationships with clients and employees.
• The SPM, VP institutes strategies that build and lead a sophisticated, performance driven culture, deploying enhanced employee engagement and team collaboration initiatives.
• This individual will have excellent business acumen and a clear vision for taking charge.

What We’re Looking For - We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Responsibilities:

• Engage in leveraging existing clients (FDOT) to help win new business.
• Develop new relationship with major prospects like Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or Municipal/Local Government for transportation projects.
• Be the primary point of contact and “face of” the transportation market in Tampa with respect to business development, teaming, and project pursuits.
• Hire, build and grow a design team and lead transportation team pursuits.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders on developing an annual business plan.
• Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff
• Prepare and oversee engineering design/analysis and plans/construction contract documents, as well as author technical documents such as engineering reports, specifications, and special provisions when needed.
• Manage performance for transportation projects (staffing, budget, schedule, and quality assurance)
• Develop and implement a sales culture and capture strategies to achieve market revenue growth and goals.
• Develop, plan, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and/or activities to ensure transportation operations run smoothly and maximize resources; engages in continued strategic examination of the department to build strong team collaboration and operational effectiveness.
• Mentor the next level of leadership.
• Provide transformational leadership and direction to the company’s transportation function. Must be a strong champion of change with ability to influence at all levels and inspire confidence among all team members including senior leaders.
• Ensure the transportation strategy is effectively aligned with the business and strategic initiatives of the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• 15+ years of related work experience in transportation.
• 5+ in leading a team or department
• 4- year college degree in civil engineering or related field. Master’s degree desired.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing a business development pipeline, capturing large projects, and growing a backlog of business.
• Extensive contacts within FDOT and local Municipal agencies.
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic initiatives, meeting financial objectives, and managing related budgets.
• P&L experience managing a business or department of at least $10M in revenue
• Working in Tampa Florida is required.

Benefits - Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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