David Evans and Associates, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager, Transit and Rail -
CS-Bryan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expDavid Evans and Associates, Inc. is a company focused on navigating modern transportation challenges through innovative engineering practices. They are seeking a Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager to contribute to project management and business development efforts within their Transit and Rail Group, playing a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.
ConsultingIndustrial EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Strategic Market Development: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects
Business Development: Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends
Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA
Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards
Leadership and Mentoring: Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions
Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no-go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Minimum of 10 years' experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects
Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria
Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work
Experience with delivering projects for BNSF, UPRR, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail
Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits
Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public
Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
Preferred
Preference given to Texas location or proximity to client(s)
Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
Retirement: 401k plan
Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
Company
David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Since its founding in 1976 in Portland, Oregon, DEA has become a recognized leader for progressive and sustainable design and management solutions for complex transportation, land development, energy, and water projects nationwide.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Al Barkouli
Chairman and CEO
Dave Evans
Chairman Emeritus
Recent News
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