Vice President – Transportation & ITS (Texas)
We are seeking an experienced Vice
President – Transportation & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to lead and grow my clients Texas transportation business. This is a strategic
leadership role focused on delivering innovative engineering and technology
solutions that make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
This is a remote position, and
candidates must reside in Texas (preferably Austin, San Antonio, or
Houston).
The
Opportunity
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and
executing Texas business strategy, expanding client relationships across state,
regional, and local public agencies, and leading high-performing,
multidisciplinary teams across transportation planning, traffic engineering,
ITS, and emerging mobility technologies.
This role requires a proven leader with a
strong track record of business capture and client development within the
Texas transportation market.
Key
Responsibilities
- Lead
and execute Texas business strategy aligned with regional growth
objectives
- Drive
business development activities including pre-marketing, proposal
preparation, interviews, and contract negotiations
- Develop
and grow relationships with state, regional, and local public
transportation agencies across Texas
- Serve
as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on large, multidisciplinary
transportation and ITS projects
- Provide
technical leadership across areas such as:
- Traffic
engineering & transportation planning
- Signal
operations, timing & coordination
- ITS
planning, design & systems engineering
- Communications
networks & system integration
- Connected
& automated vehicles
- Tolling
systems
- Support
technical project delivery and guide key engineering decisions on complex,
innovative mobility projects
- Represent
the business through direct client engagement, conference presentations,
and active participation in professional organizations
- Mentor
and lead senior business development, project management, and technical
professionals
- Identify
client needs and develop strategic plans to drive business capture and
retention
- Travel
locally and statewide as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical
Engineering, or related field
- Professional
licensure preferred: PE, TE, PTOE, IMSA, and/or AICP
- 20+
years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, or ITS
- 15+
years in leadership roles, ideally leading multidisciplinary teams
- 15+
years of business development experience in Transportation Planning, ITS,
or Traffic Engineering/Operations
- 15+
years of experience working with and successfully capturing projects with
Texas state, regional, and/or local public agencies
- Demonstrated
success serving major public sector clients in Texas
- Strong
executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Deep
understanding of Texas transportation market trends, regulatory
frameworks, and emerging mobility technologies
- Passion
for advancing the transportation industry
Compensation
Competitive base salary along with approx.
10-15% STIP and a LTIP.