Vice President of Transportation

Job Details: Job Location: BH York, PA

• York, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $140000.00 - $224000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Transportation, Vice President of Transportation Buchart Horn
• Full-Service Engineering & Architectural Firm | York, PA; Pittsburgh, PA | Full-Time Buchart Horn is seeking a visionary Vice President of Transportation to lead one of the firm’s most influential engineering practices. With 11 offices across 7 states, this executive role provides firmwide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated transportation engineering solutions across our geographic footprint. This position is ideal for a senior transportation engineer ready to shape not only major projects, but the future of a growing business unit and the professionals within it. You will define technical standards, guide strategic priorities, and drive long-term growth for the Transportation Strategic Business Unit-advancing infrastructure that improves mobility, safety, and community resilience. This is a rare opportunity to combine executive leadership with engineering excellence. You will oversee complex, high-profile transportation initiatives, mentor emerging leaders, and influence how transportation engineering is practiced across the firm. What You’ll Do Lead and grow the Transportation Strategic Business Unit, ensuring technical excellence, operational performance, and profitability Provide executive leadership to directors and managers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development Drive business development through strong client relationships, strategic pursuits, and market expansion Oversee project delivery, staffing, budgets, and financial performance across all regional offices Advance quality standards and promote integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery Qualifications: What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Registered Professional Engineer (PE) Proven experience in transportation engineering and technical leadership, including design oversight Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage business operations, and support strategic growth Strong communication, financial management, and strategic planning capabilities Why Join Us As Vice President of Transportation, you will: Shape the technical and strategic direction of a core engineering practice Lead multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-impact transportation projects Build trusted client relationships that support resilient, sustainable infrastructure Work within a collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and growth Enjoy competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of transportation engineering