Vice President – Transportation

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future.

We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Transportation practice includes the following groups : Bridge and Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Resident Engineering and Inspection, Bridge Inspection, and Geotechnical Engineering.

We specialize in analysis, design, evaluation, monitoring, and rehabilitation for a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects and private clients.

We offer a wide range of expertise to support client needs for both new and existing transportation infrastructure.

The Role

Thornton Tomasetti’s Transportation practice is seeking a Vice President Civil Engineering Leader for immediate employment in the New York, NY office.

This role will see the candidate leading all aspects of the Civil Engineering group within the Transportation practice including strategic planning for growing the civil engineering group, client development and management, leading pursuits and winning work, talent recruitment, development and mentoring, and overseeing the technical and financial performance of the group.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the Civil Engineering group activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to projects. Collaborate with other groups, offices, and practices on work-sharing needs and opportunities.

Leads staff and provides technical direction and supervision of multiple projects.

Recruit, hire, develop, and retain department staff within the group.

Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for the department's growth.

Partners with other company leaders and pursuit managers to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for projects.

Supervises the project delivery for the group. Lead the development and execution of the group's project management plans.

Supervise and mentor the team to meet overall project delivery objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

P.E. License in NY (multi-state Preferred)

Minimum of 15 to 25+ years’ relevant experience.

Proven ability to manage large transportation engineering projects and teams effectively

Experience with NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, PANYNJ, MTA (B&T, NYCT, MNR, LIRR), strong preference given to local experience

Design Build Experience

Knowledge of AASHTO design methods, standards, and specifications.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $190,000 - $250,000 . This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law.

It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York.

Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law.

Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law.

A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare

Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and / or qualified student loan repayments

Fitness Reimbursement

And other various wellness, diversity / inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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