Transportation Engineering Director

• →Define and execute GAI’s Indiana transportation growth strategy. 

• →Develop and strengthen relationships with INDOT, municipalities, counties, MPOs, transit agencies, and local public agencies. 

• →Lead business development, proposal strategy, interviews, client presentations, and contract negotiations. 

• →Provide leadership for the Indiana office, including operations, staffing, utilization, profitability, and resource planning. 

• →Mentor and grow project managers, engineers, and technical staff across transportation and infrastructure disciplines. 

• →Provide executive oversight for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction. 

• →Represent GAI in industry organizations, professional associations, client meetings, and public-facing forums. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. 

• Professional Engineer license in Indiana, or ability to obtain Indiana licensure through reciprocity. 

• 10+ years of progressive transportation and infrastructure engineering experience. 

• 7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, business operations, offices, or practice groups. 

• Demonstrated success winning, managing, and growing public-sector transportation client relationships. 

• Strong knowledge of the Indiana transportation market, including INDOT and local agency work. 

• Experience managing revenue goals, staffing plans, project budgets, contracts, and financial performance. 

• Ability to travel for client meetings, project needs, office visits, and business development activities. 

• Established relationships with INDOT and local government agencies throughout Indiana. 

• Prior experience as an Office Manager, Practice Leader, Regional Leader, Transportation Director, or similar senior leadership role. 

• Design-build or alternative delivery experience. 

• Active involvement in ACEC, ASCE, ITE, APWA, or related professional organizations. 

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. 

This position is based in GAI’s Fishers, Indiana office on a hybrid work schedule. Travel is estimated at approximately 25% and may include client meetings, project-specific meetings, industry events, business development activities, and visits to other GAI offices. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

• A transportation leader who wants more influence than a traditional project executive role. 

• A seller-doer who enjoys building relationships, winning work, and staying connected to delivery. 

• A people leader who can attract, develop, and retain strong technical talent. 

• A market builder who sees opportunity in Indiana and wants the authority to shape it. 

• A Professional Engineer who can balance strategy, operations, client service, and project outcomes. 

If you are ready to lead a transportation practice with real market ownership, executive visibility, and the support of a multidisciplinary infrastructure firm, we would like to talk. Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation. 

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