Transporation Engineering Director

GAI Consultants is seeking an Assistant Engineering Director for a leadership position within their statewide Transportation practice. GAI has a well‑established and rapidly growing company and offers immediate opportunities for industry leaders. Key experience requirements include 20+ years of Project Management on complex roadway design projects for FDOT and other local agencies throughout Florida.

This position requires significant client interaction, and the candidate must possess strategic skills to identify and develop a marketing strategy for winning specific project opportunities. Qualifications Knowledge and experience with FDOT D5, Florida’s Turnpike, and CFX are required, with additional FDOT district experience and Design‑Build expertise a plus. Responsible for business‑development strategy, oversight of engineers in plan development, financial monitoring, and acting as GAI’s client‑leadership representative.

PE Registration in Florida is required. General Characteristics Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of the organization. Demonstrates high creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding major projects.

Provides leadership, develops and engages others to create a common vision. Assesses acceptability of engineering economic analyses and associated risks to complex engineering problems. Evaluates solutions involving multiple specialty areas of engineering.

Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complex situations. Education B.S. or M.S. Engineering, master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Certification / Licensure Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, reciprocity in multiple states. Technical Responsibilities Perform advisory or consulting work across broad project areas or within specialized areas with innovative or complex aspects. Assess practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management Oversee multiple large or multidisciplinary project teams. Develop projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice. Evaluate project management plans for complex engineering projects.

Develop risk mitigation plans to address project risks. Evaluate effectiveness of leaders and teams. May manage projects, up to $250,000 in yearly value, without GAI President’s approval, as a small component of overall work.

Management Responsibility Develop organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self‑development. Communication Skills Negotiate critical and controversial issues with leadership. Represent the organization at important functions and conferences.

Benefits Competitive salary—GAI is committed to paying market‑based salaries. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, company‑paid long‑term disability, and short‑term disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire). New‑paid maternity/paternity/adoption program.

Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays. 401(k) company match. Tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans—Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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