Transportation Lead

Freese and Nichols is seeking a visionary Transportation Lead to spearhead the growth of our practice in Rogers, Arkansas, or Overland Park, Kansas!  Are you a driven leader with a passion for transportation and a talent for building relationships?  This is your chance to shape the future of mobility in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.

As our Transportation Lead in Rogers or Overland Park, you'll be more than just a manager – you'll be a catalyst for growth.  Imagine building a high-performing team, forging strategic partnerships, and winning exciting new projects that transform the transportation landscape of our Central Plains region.  This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're not just looking for experience; we're looking for a strategic leader who can inspire and innovate.  At Freese and Nichols, you'll have the support and resources to take your career to the next level.  You'll be a key part of our Central Plains Transportation leadership team, contributing to regional strategy and driving our success.

Here's what makes this role stand out:

• Lead and Inspire: Guide a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Build Partnerships: Develop and nurture strong relationships with key clients and teaming partners, becoming a trusted advisor in the Northwest Arkansas transportation community.
• Win New Business: Craft compelling proposals, lead pursuit strategies, and secure exciting new project opportunities.
• Drive Innovation: Stay ahead of the curve by embracing cutting-edge technology and ensuring our team utilizes the latest advancements in transportation engineering.
• Shape Strategy: Develop and execute the transportation strategy for Northwest Arkansas, contributing to the overall growth of our Central Plains region.
• Cultivate Client Relationships: Serve as a Client Representative, building and nurturing high-value relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Ensure Quality: Oversee quality assurance and quality control, guaranteeing the delivery of exceptional services within budget and schedule constraints.
• Mentor and Develop: Support the growth and development of team members, fostering their technical skills and client service expertise.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer Registration in Arkansas or Kansas
• 15+ years' experience in Transportation Engineering
• Knowledge of DOT processes and requirements
• Must possess experience of client development/sales, specifically being a leader of developing client relationships with a larger engineering consultant team/firm (regional and company-wide)

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.