At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the transportation and infrastructure that improves the world!

We are currently seeking a senior professional to lead the firm’s strategic initiatives within the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia market. This position will play a vital role in expanding our presence in the region, hiring, and mentoring staff, and helping guide the overall direction of our growth and expansion as well as supporting growth throughout the company. The successful candidate must be energetic and have the ability to mentor and lead teams throughout WRA’s market areas. In addition, they must have a demonstrated ability to pursue and manage transportation projects within the Northeast TN and Southwest Virginia region including VDOT, TDOT, and local municipalities, counties, and regional planning organizations.

This is a unique opportunity to help establish and grow a market for a leading multi-disciplined A&E firm. The successful candidate should possess strong business development skills while working collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams throughout the company. Leadership responsibilities include operating with integrity and sound business principles, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing the transportation practice in Virginia. This is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career. Our Bristol, TN office is located in the vibrant downtown area of Bristol, the Birthplace of Country Music, right on State Street – the state line separating Virginia and Tennessee.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program, master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia and Tennessee or ability to obtain within six months through comity from another state
• 16+ years of progressive experience related to highway engineering including experience with VDOT and TDOT
• Strong knowledge of TDOT and VDOT Policies and Procedures
• Track record of developing and growing markets and cultivating outstanding internal and external relationships
• Ability to manage and mentor staff of all levels, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Excellent communication and business development skills including writing proposals, scopes of work, scheduling, and budgets for projected work
• Demonstrated experience leading transportation contracts in the mid-Atlantic Region of the US
• Alternative Project Delivery (Design-Build, CMAR, and PPTA) experience a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple assignments
• Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads and AutoCAD preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Position # 3182

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