OBJECTIVE: The objective of the Practice Leader, Transportation Design is to provide overall leadership to the
practice area, with a focus on people, operations, and profitability. Practice Leader is responsible for building
high performing teams and creating a culture of engagement, respect and belonging. Practice Leader is
responsible for improving client deliverables, ensuring output is consistently high quality, on-time, and that there
is financial success for all stakeholders. The Practice Leader must meet all Federal, State and regulatory
requirements as it relates to operations. Lastly, Practice Leader must act as a key contributor to companywide
success, embrace the company mindset, and actively work to support the success of all corporate and practice
areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Practice Leader is responsible for all aspects of the success of the practice area. The essential functions for
each practice area include (but are not limited to):
➢ Support both practice area and company goals and objectives through strategic planning, critical
thinking, and ethical decision-making.
➢ Oversee and develop the short and long-term business success strategy,
➢ Define and lead the overall strategic plan for the practice area,
➢ Monitor firm’s progress with respect to goals / objectives and take steps to achieve them,
➢ Using various tools, reports, and analytics, measure the performance of both the practice area
and individual contributors,
➢ Direct performance and make recommendations to increase productivity and efficiency
throughout the entire practice area,
➢ Provide expertise and thought leadership at a national level,
➢ Lead staff across multiple locations, communicate and enforce practice area
policies/procedures/standards and hold the entire group accountable,
➢ Support the implementation of firm-wide standards,
➢ Ensure that the requirements of the QA/QC standards are conducted,
➢ Serve as a Senior Project Manager on larger and more complex projects,
➢ Financial Responsibilities:
➢ Oversee financial performance of the practice area,
➢ Set profitability goal for practice area, as well as individual teams; track actual profitability
against set goals,
➢ Oversee accounts receivable and collections for the practice area, and responsible for AR
reduction to/below the goal,
➢ Oversee monthly invoicing, booking, backlogs and be responsible for accuracy,
➢ Review and analyze monthly financial reports,
➢ Establish practice area budget, track actual expenses against budget, and understand
differences,
➢ Employee Responsibilities:
➢ Build high performing teams within the practice.
➢ Manage, motivate, and mentor direct reports.
➢ Coach individuals within the practice. Get to know each person’s strengths, weaknesses, and
career aspirations. Guide leadership team on placing the right people, in the right positions,
where talents are fully utilized.
➢ Develop and lead initiatives that increase morale, motivation, and engagement.
➢ Business Development Responsibilities:
➢ Act as the spokesperson and advocate within the firm and in the industry,
➢ Maintain local community and industry connections,
➢ Direct and coordinate activities for business development and client relations,
➢Market existing clients and develop new clients, business leads, and new business plan
alternatives as required to ensure the success of the practice area,
➢ Develops alliances and strategic partnerships,
➢ Supervise the preparation of complex proposals and quotations to clients to ensure proper
scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing to achieve the expected profit,
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Ensure that routine company administrative policies are followed by all staff such as one-on-ones,
quarterly check ins, time sheets, expense reports and other administrative requirements. Coordinate
and ensure timely communication between corporate staff and the practice area,
➢ Delegate responsibilities to staff and effectively communicate expectations,
➢ Ensure that all staff are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools and
equipment to ensure their personal safety in the office, on project sites and in vehicles,
➢ Identify and resolve issues and conflicts as they arise.
➢ Foster communication between individuals to ensure information distribution and resource utilization are
capitalizing on the strengths of the practice area.
COMPETENCIES:
❖ Knowledge.
➢ Advanced knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the specific practice.
➢ Advanced knowledge of project management best practices as well as best practices for the profession of
the practice.
➢ Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and professional standards.
➢ Advanced understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures.
➢ Advanced knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of
people and resources.
❖ Skills.
➢ Interpersonal skills (Advanced)– Must be able to continually interact with people; show understanding,
friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develop and maintain effective
relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or
distressed; relate well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; sensitive to cultural
diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
➢ Communication Skills (Advanced)- Fluent and comprehensive understanding of the English language
including reading, writing, and speaking required in order to effectively convey information. Advance
knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of
words, rules of composition, and grammar.
➢ Active Listening (Advanced)- Giving full attention to what other people are saying/asking, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate
times.
➢ Critical Thinking (Advanced)- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Must be able to have a solid understanding
of the law, Stewart policies, plan details and apply that knowledge to specific situations to determine
appropriate course of action.
➢ Problem Solving (Advanced)- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information;
analyzes information, uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and makes
recommendations based on facts. Must have ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.
➢ Attention to Detail (Advanced)- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with strong attention to
detail, considering all relevant information about a situation.
➢ Computer Skills (Advanced)- able to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and
software) to enter data or process / track information. Advanced skills in MS Office and other relative
software utilized within the practice and in the A/E/C industry.
➢ Flexibility (Advanced)– Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
➢ Management of Personnel Resources (Advanced) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
❖Attributes.
➢Honest, equitable, ethical, and trustworthy.
➢Reliable, responsible, and dependable. Show consistency in words and actions.
➢Committed to company core values of Trust, Humility, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Discipline.
➢Able to embrace diversity of thought, talent, and experiences and contribute to a work environment that values individuality and inclusivity.
➢Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public, while maintaining professional composure and diplomacy.
➢Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons.
➢Ability to build high performing teams – Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust.
➢Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
➢Exercise good judgment and consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
➢Expert level customer service
➢Energetic, self-directed, success focused, and a positive member of the team.
➢Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and handle shifting priorities.
REQUIRED (MINIMUM) QUALIFICATIONS:
❖Years of relevant work experience.
➢15 years’ experience.
➢Previous supervisory experience required.
❖Education.
➢Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline strongly preferred.
❖Driver’s License.
➢Valid Driver’s License required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
❖Professional License (PE, PLA, PLS, AICP strongly preferred)
