Experience Required
12 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Description
Transportation Engineering Director
Job Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Ohio Pay: $200,000-$245,000 per year
GAI Consultants is hiring a Transportation Engineering Director to lead and grow our Ohio transportation and structures practice. You will set strategic direction, oversee technical quality on major roadways, corridor, and bridge projects, and serve as our senior client representative to ODOT, the Ohio Turnpike, and local public agencies.
This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys both engineering and the client-side, winning work, shaping pursuits, and building the team that delivers it.
What You'll Do
Provide executive oversight into roadway design, structures, traffic, planning, and construction services projects
Build and lead client relationships with ODOT Central Office and Districts, OTIC, and municipalities
Lead business development for Ohio: pursuit planning, teaming, go/no-go decisions, and proposals
Ensure work meets ODOT processes, standards, and QA/QC requirements
Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and financial performance across multiple project teams
Mentor project managers and support hiring and succession planning
Required Qualifications
12+ years of progressive project management experience on roadway and corridor design projects
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio
Valid driver's license
Proven business development and client relationship success in transportation consulting
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering
Design-build delivery experience
ODOT, Ohio Turnpike, and LPA program experience
P.E. reciprocity in additional states
Pay and Benefits
$200,000-$245,000 annually, based on experience. GAI offers medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO plus 7 paid holidays and a floating holiday; paid parental and adoption leave; tuition reimbursement; support for licensure and certifications; performance bonuses; flexible scheduling; and an Employee Assistance Program.
Apply Today
Apply today to lead ODOT roadway, corridor, and structures programs across Ohio.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
ENGIN004409
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