Arizona Transporation Design Team Lead

WHO IS AVENUE:

Avenue Consultants is an award-winning, multi-discipline consulting firm that has successfully delivered a wide range of professional services across the U.S. for over fifteen years. Avenue’s mission is to first, create opportunities for employees and second, create value for clients. We are a proven leader in transportation innovation with numerous evaluations and implementations.

At Avenue, we are a people-first culture, which means that our team members are our top priority. It takes dedication and commitment to build a professional services practice like Avenue Consultants, and we could only accomplish this by attracting and retaining the best in our industry. We are highly collaborative, focused on open and honest communication, forward-thinking, and we show mutual respect and genuine care for others. To encourage an environment that is collaborative and where employees have a true opportunity for development and growth, we take an unconventional approach where we don’t use job titles and traditional organization reporting structures.

Our unique approach provides our employees opportunities to work on projects that are challenging and provide growth opportunities. Our commitment is to never lose sight of our focus on an environment where our employees are valued and challenged, which is why our people and culture continue to be key to Avenue’s strategic goals.

WHY CHOOSE THIS AVENUE:

We appreciate your time in considering Avenue Consultants! Our primary objective in the interview process is to first determine if there is an alignment of interests. Second, we want to make sure you fit within our culture, and that our culture is something you want to be a part of.

We review every resume; we want to hear about your accomplishments and how you achieved them. You can even send us some samples of your work. We appreciate people with diverse professional backgrounds. Our interviews start with getting to know you as a person. We’ll want to talk about why you are excited about our industry and where you feel that you can thrive in our company. Then we’ll worry about the technical stuff.

Avenue offers competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:

Avenue Consultants is growing our Phoenix office! We are seeking a Transportation Design Team Lead who will support and direct local roadway projects from concept through final design, supporting our clients throughout Arizona. We are looking for a self-starter with a detailed understanding of transportation engineering and modeling of rural and urban roadways.

JOB DUTIES:

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, support, and professional development opportunities. Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Recruiting: Actively participate in the hiring process for new team members, ensuring the selection of qualified and motivated individuals who align with our culture and values.
• Business Development: Procure new contracts and clients by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Project Management: Oversee and manage transportation engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Help ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a point of contact for clients, addressing their needs and ensuring their satisfaction with our services.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical knowledge and guidance on road drainage design and ancillary road design elements, including signage, striping, traffic signals, and utilities. Serve as an Engineer of Record for your own work as well as work completed under your direction.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning and growth of the Arizona geography, setting and achieving long-term goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineering license (PE) with the state of Arizona required
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in transportation engineering
• 2+ years in a management or leadership role

Skills

• Strong written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• An understanding of national design standards and ADOT’s standards
• Experience delivering projects with local municipalities
• Detail-oriented and self-starter; can work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to learn, provide feedback, and receive feedback
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Workfront, MicroStation, ProjectWise, InRoads, and OpenRoads preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE

At Avenue, Care of Others is a core value we regard deeply. We strive to provide a work environment that is respectful to all employees, free from discrimination and harassment. We respect and value applications from people of all backgrounds. Candidates for employment should expect a fair and equitable process in being considered for employment that is non-discriminatory in nature, being based upon merit including experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education.

Avenue Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.