National Director – Transportation Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Guide the Surface Transportation organization through its upcoming growth phase, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

• Take ownership of performance related to the Annual Operating Plan, encompassing revenue, profitability, backlog health, utilization, and management of indirect expenses.

• Establish a clear operating rhythm, accountability, and leadership visibility throughout the department.

• Collaborate closely with the Market Director and Market Leaders to prioritize initiatives, enhance positioning, and strategically grow backlog.

• Convert enterprise and sector strategies into defined priorities and actionable plans for delivery teams.

• Act as a prominent leader both internally and externally with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.

• Ensure the consistent and high-quality delivery of services that align with client expectations and bolster Ulteig’s reputation in Surface Transportation.

• Provide executive oversight on project execution, risk management, quality control, and client satisfaction.

• Ensure that managers effectively supervise engineering, technical, and construction activities throughout all work phases.

• Promote the consistent application of tools, processes, and performance data to manage delivery predictably.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent qualification.

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering or related fields.

• Professional Engineer registration is preferred.

• At least 7 years of experience leading managers and teams.

• Proven capability in managing operating plans, budgets, and performance metrics.

• Strong understanding of Surface Transportation markets, clients, and delivery frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, uncertainty, and change.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to execution effectively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster trust and alignment among diverse stakeholders; comfortable presenting to a range of audiences, from graduate engineers to the Board of Directors.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

• Demonstrates a willingness to innovate by embracing and applying evolving technologies and AI tools to improve workflows, solve challenges, and promote continuous enhancement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture