Job Description:
Overview:
This role provides leadership and client management for delivery of infrastructure projects. This role oversees multiple project management teams, drives client relationships with agencies such as DOT and municipalities, and ensures technical and financial excellence across complex, multi-discipline projects. The position combines strategic business development, team mentorship, and operational oversight to sustain and grow the firm’s transportation practice.
Responsibilities:
Lead multiple project management teams, providing direction on workload, scheduling, QA/QC, and technical execution
Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with DOT, municipalities, and other clients to win and deliver high-impact projects
Oversee multi-discipline consultant teams throughout project development and design
Drive business growth by securing new contracts including development of solicitation response, expanding existing relationships, and cross-selling firm services
Executing the teams strategic plan including growth goals, employee development, and client engagement
Ensure financial success by managing utilization, backlog, invoicing, AR, and project budgets
Mentor and develop team members, fostering career growth and professional excellence
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
15+ years of progressive, multi-discipline experience in design managing transportation projects from conception to completion
Proven track record of building and maintaining long-term client relationships, with a strong focus on DOT and municipal projects
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale budgets and driving profitability
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the company at senior levels
Active participation in professional and civic organizations, with a commitment to giving back to the engineering profession and community
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- 15 or more years of progressive, multidiscipline experience managing transportation design projects from conception through completion
- Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with DOT and municipal clients
- Ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
- Strong financial acumen, including management of large-scale budgets and profitability
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Active participation in professional and civic organizations
What We Do
Who We Are Founded in 1965, Pape-Dawson provides professional civil engineering, surveying, GIS, and environmental services for public and private clients across Texas. With 850+ staff and offices in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Tomball, Fort Worth, Dallas, New Braunfels, and Corpus Christi, we provide both our clients and our employees with a deep bench of valuable in-house resources that span a wide range of disciplines. Pape-Dawson has provided civil engineering services for many noteworthy projects in Texas including theme parks; educational campuses; healthcare facilities; transportation improvement projects; water and wastewater infrastructure projects; commercial land development projects; and thousands of residential projects. We take great pride in producing projects than not only impact quality of life, but also help generate economic opportunity within our communities. Culture and Benefits We acknowledge the value of our employees by providing an enlightened company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and frequent training opportunities. Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape-Dawson. Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities are just a few of the many events employees enjoy. In addition to fostering a culture that promotes satisfaction and success, we provide our employees with a robust benefits package including a variety of insurance plan options; a generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match program; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.
