Vice President - Transportation

Vice President - Transportation (Seattle, Pacific Northwest)

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has a full-time opportunity for a Vice President, Transportation for our Seattle office. The candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in transportation with a strong emphasis on transit and ports, and preferred experience working with state DOTs. This role is responsible for leading complex transportation projects and driving strategic business development efforts across the Pacific Northwest. The successful candidate will develop business and manage transportation projects involving planning, engineering, construction, and program management services, with a heavy focus on growing transit work and expanding Huitt-Zollars' transportation presence in the region. Current clients served include Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the Port of Seattle. In addition, this role will lead growth efforts with WSDOT and other regional transportation partners, leveraging Huitt-Zollars' roadway and bridge experience from other regions to expand services across Washington State.

Location: Seattle, Washington (Pacific Northwest) Preferred

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer or Registered Architect

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Planning

Duties:

• Report to the firm's Transportation Practice Area Lead, lead the growth of the transportation market in Pacific Northwest including transit, port and WsDOT and manage the Seattle office transportation team.
• Contribute to the development of the Transportation Business Plans by collaborating with the Transportation Practice Area Lead and Transportation PICs nationwide.
• Conduct business development activities for transportation projects and cultivate strong client relationships including Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the Port of Seattle, while expanding reach to WsDOT and additional public agencies and partner organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-In-Charge on transportation projects and oversee the execution of the transportation projects, ensuring quality, scope compliance, and profitability.
• Project duties include Develop & negotiate project scopes, budgets, and schedules, including reviewing contract terms. Monitor project progress including review of monthly invoices and progress reports.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor staff ensuring performance excellence on assigned projects.
• Participate in Industry Organizations such as APTA, SWTA, RailVolution, COMTO, Commuter Rail Coalition, and various State Transit Associations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
• Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
• Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
• Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

Role Competencies:

• Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport.
• Manages Conflict: Addressing interpersonal conflict in a way that is suited to the situation while preserving dignity of all parties involved.
• Political Savvy: Navigating organizational politics with strategic stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Planning required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or Registered Architect (RA).
• Minimum of 15 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering and growing work in transit, port, and DOT markets in the Pacific Northwest.
• Project Management experience on transportation projects.
• Direct client-facing experience with Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the Port of Seattle or similar clients.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership Competencies

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Annual Base Salary Range: $200,000-$240,000 and up depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s). The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on the success candidate's individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and consideration to participate in our discretionary annual bonus incentive program.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.