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TKDA · 2 months ago

Discipline Lead / Group Manager, Highway Design

MSP - Bloomington, Minnesota

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

TKDA is an employee-owned firm that provides integrated engineering and design services, and they are seeking a senior highway design engineer to lead and develop their highway design team. The role involves coaching engineers, managing project scopes, and enhancing the firm's service capabilities in highway design.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, and develop a talented group of engineers and technicians

Outline development plans for team members that further their professional growth and align with business needs

Coach on design practices and standards, provide guidance on addressing design challenges, and assist in navigating discipline coordination efforts

Assess team capabilities and capacity against project scope and overall deliverables commitments to assemble project teams

Delegate applicable design tasks, review work in accordance with applicable standards and QA/QC processes, and oversee deliverable progress in relation to submittal schedules

Identify, advocate for, develop, and expand the depth and breadth of highway design capabilities for the collective team

Contribute to client engagement and development plans, cultivating/mantaining relations with stakeholders, tracking prospective opportunities, leading proposals, and delivering qualifications presentations

Partner with various representatives throughout TKDA to outline and implement market development strategies

Provide technical guidance and insight to project teams and project managers throughout the full lifecycle of a project

Assume project manager responsibilities for strategic and high-profile projects as necessary

Assist with proposal development for project pursuits by providing input on team capabilities and capacities in relation to project scope and anticipated delivery commitments

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE)Highway design expertiseProject managementBusiness developmentCoachingQuality assuranceMnDOTAASTHO standardsMentoringSafety excellenceClient engagementTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Professional Engineer (PE) with ten or more years of professional experience with a progressive mix of comprehensive design and project management for large-scale multi-discipline roadway and highway infrastructure projects

Prior experience engaging in business development activities - including proposal preparations, development of scope and fee estimates, and facilitation / leading of capabilities or qualifications presentations

Demonstrated track record of securing project opportunities with established, emerging, and prospective clients / public agencies

Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop a team of transportation design professionals consisting of registered engineers, designers, and technicians with varying competencies, knowledge, qualifications, and experience

Superior focus on quality demonstrated by an ability adhere to design requirements, utilize and/or implement thorough quality review measures, and continuously evaluate practices to ensure technical accuracy and enhance project delivery methods

Demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing a culture of safety excellence that emphasizes employee training, project / site risk assessment and mitigation, and strict adherence to all internal and external safety policies, requirements, and regulations

Ability to travel – locally and regionally – as needed to conduct on-site consultations, participate in client meetings, facilitate business development and market development activities, attend professional conferences, and visit TKDA office locations

Thorough knowledge of MnDOT and AASTHO design standards and deliverable requirements; Demonstrated ability to exercise authority in addressing design challenges related to area of specialization

Preferred

Active member in professional activities, societies and organizations

Previous experience contributing to the development of key client engagement and development plans, annual business plans, and strategic market development plans

Extensive portfolio of transportation projects which showcases an ability to drive innovation through design strategies and/or deliverable solutions

Knowledge of Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods

Benefits

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Eligible for discretionary bonuses

Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Company

TKDA

TKDA is a civil engineering company that offers engineering, architecture, and planning services.

Founded in 1910

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

201-500 employees

http://tkda.com

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