Roadway/Transportation Lead

DEC, a premier Texas civil engineering firm, is currently seeking a Transportation Lead with15 or more years of experience for our Dallas / Fort Worth office.

Responsibilities

& Qualifications (include but not limited to) As a full-time employee with competitive benefits based in Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas, this candidate will interface with the DEC’s Transportation Team and other discipline Project Managers to support and participate in execution of projects and programs. In this capacity, the candidate will primarily be responsible: Overseeing and managing the Transportation Group in North Texas and will be responsible for overseeing design development-related design criteria development, conceptual design, preliminary investigations, studies/reports preparation, design, construction cost estimates, and design/constructability activities Provide client communications, overall coordination and oversight to Task Leader Planners, Engineers, and Designers and support services staff Marketing and business development activities to better position DEC on specific project opportunities and/or develop and foster new and existing client and teaming partner relationships Proposal development including development of scope of work, budget, and schedules Planning/scheduling of project resource requirements Communicate project information with all team members and stakeholders Managing and documenting changes to scope Obtain written client approval on all changes before proceeding with work Managing the quality, budget and schedule on various projects Ensure proper closeout of project including transmittal of final documentation to client and DEC electronic and hard copy filing.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years of proven performance as a Transportation Leader of a group or branch office BS in engineering, science or related field Texas P.E. Skills, knowledge, abilities and experience; proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.

Wise Good working knowledge of Micro. Station and Open. Roads Ability to develop and maintain new relationships with clients, including TxDOT, Local Toll Agencies, Municipalities and RMAs Strong technical knowledge and extensive experience in execution and management of transportation projects from preliminary design through construction; construction-phase experience is viewed favorably Proven leadership ability, communication skills, interpersonal skills, sound judgment.

Preferred, but Not Required Skills & Experience: Working knowledge of Primavera scheduling software is desired The ideal candidate is a professional who can maintain high performance under pressure and work independently. This individual should be self-motivated and eager to collaborate with others. Additional Information DEC is a Texas-based engineering firm that has been providing professional services to both public and private clients for 78 years.

Originally founded in Houston in 1945, our consulting practice has grown into a comprehensive planning, design, and construction management firm. We provide complete engineering services for the development of public works infrastructure, drainage and flood control master and mitigation planning, land development, and transportation-related facilities.

Headquartered in Houston with regional offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Mc. Allen, El Paso, and San Antonio, Texas, DEC employs more than 200 professional and support staff and is one of the most respected civil design firms in Texas. We offer competitive salaries, exceptional time off policies, and a generous benefits package that includes 100% employer-funded ESOP, 401K with match, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long and short-term disability insurance.

DEC is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.