Transportation Engineering Group Leader

The Kleingers Group is looking for a driven, established transportation engineer to join us as our Columbus Transportation Group Leader.

The Role:

The Group Leader will provide leadership to project teams who will be working on planning, evaluation, design and implementation of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will lead the study-phase and/or design-phase of projects related to the civil, environmental, construction and industrial fields plan, direct and coordinate the development of new civil engineering designs. Responsibilities include leading the research and development stage of projects, creating detailed project plans, and proposing and/or approving budgets, staffing and equipment needs. The Group Leader would constantly have interaction with employees outside of their department, constantly have interaction with clients, constantly interact with the public (agencies, government entities, etc.), and frequently participate in selling to clients, and is constantly expected to engage in business development and client retention efforts The group leader is expected to manage assigned P&L of a Project, while being an example of professional presence, representing the Company and the department in a positive light, and have intermediate level of software knowledge of at least one (1) engineering software package. A Professional Engineering license is required for this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering
• 8+ years of consecutive transportation experience
• 4+ years of experience managing transportation projects
• Ohio PE Required
• Ability to win and manage transportation design projects
• Strong technical and communication skills
• BSCE from an ABET accredited College or University required
• Ability to lead a transportation design team with minimal oversight

Responsibilities:

• Project management planning, monitoring and implementation
• Lead roadway business development and client interface
• Lead proposal preparation including development of scope, schedule and fee negotiation
• Build transportation team to complete awarded projects
• Ability to manage project teams
• Develop and manage detailed project schedule; address scheduling problems when they occur
• Lead engineering design for roadway projects
• Oversee project costs
• Perform roadway grading and drainage, utility design, storm sewer design and storm water management calculations
• Take project from due diligence through construction
• Coordinate execution of projects with our staff, our clients and our project team members
  
• Business Development Tasks
  • Lead Generation
    • Accountable for developing strategy target companies and public agencies, conducting introductory meetings and presentations.
    • Responsible for developing group strategy and key target development.
  • Prospects
    • Accountable for pursuing qualified referrals, introducing the company and getting interest from leads.
    • Responsible for networking event attendance, industry/corporate memberships, CRM activity tracking, following up with repeat/current clients.
  • Project/Client Opportunities
    • Accountable for representation of the company at project interviews, kickoff meetings, and strategic planning client meetings.
    • Accountable for proposals, requests for quotes (RFQ), statement of qualifications (SOQ).
    • Responsible for go/no-go completion.
    • Responsible for forming strategic partnerships.
  • Marketing Initiatives and Activities
    • Adherence to all marketing initiative and activity standards.
  • Project Closeout
    • Execution of Project Closeout Activities.

About The Kleingers Group:

The Kleingers Group provides design solutions for a wide range of public, private, institutional, and corporate clients. We focus on providing site civil engineering, athletic field design, transportation engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture and community planning services. With offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Akron, and Tampa, we are able provide our clients with the personal attention and service that has become our trademark.

A community’s transportation links — roadways, highways, bridges, and trails — affect how residents and visitors interact. Our team of transportation engineers supplies a safer route to your destination from significant intersections to sidewalks and bridges. Kleingers is committed to generating cost-effective solutions that fit community members’ ever-changing lifestyles while keeping construction costs low.

Kleingers Core Values:

• Honor Our Commitments
• Listen To Our Clients
• Deliver An Exceptional Client Experience
• Build Lasting Relationships
• Do The Right Thing

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plus matching up to 50%
• Shareholder options
• Hybrid work schedule options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Experience-based PTO, Unlimited Sick Time, Volunteer Hours
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
• Kleingers Academy and Development Training

Why Kleingers is YOUR Destination Employer:

• People-First Culture – our employees are our best asset. We walk the talk. Kleingers believes in their employees and sets them up for success.
• Community-Based Projects - make a difference by working on meaningful projects with lasting, positive impacts upon the communities where you live and work.
• Career Growth - career paths and plenty of opportunities for advancement.
• Personal Development – we offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether it is training, development, or coaching we are committed to your growth.
• Get Paid to Pay it Forward – Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about!
• Be You! – We value equity, inclusion, and belonging. Kleingers welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives and insights.

The Kleingers Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.