Director of Transportation Services - (US-OH-Sheffield Village - 44054)

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Jobcode: C:138429
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KS is seeking a Director of Transportation Services.

KS Associates is seeking an experienced, service-oriented Professional Engineer (P.E.) to direct our Transportation Group. Reporting directly to the Owners/Principals, this person will be a key member of our leadership team and will be responsible for delivering outstanding results for our clients.

The Director of Transportation Services must have experience serving ODOT in a Prime Consultant role and must be intimately familiar with the Project Development Process. Experience with locally administered projects is also required.

Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate experience and success in all aspects of Project Management for Transportation Projects. Success is measured by satisfied clients, quality deliverables and profitable projects. Proposal preparation, fee negotiation, resource allocation and maintenance of budgets are key responsibilities.

KS Associates serves a variety of public and private sector clients. Experience in designing and obtaining entitlements for developer-driven transportation projects is needed. Success in working with Counties, Cities and Villages to improve their transportation infrastructure is also required.

Qualified candidates must be self-motivated with well-developed decision-making skills and high ethical standards. The preferred candidate will have exceptional communications skills. He/she will be a strong leader, committed to the advancement of KS Associates in the transportation design industry. The Director will drive business development to secure new work for the firm and to cement ongoing relationships.

The successful candidate will supervise a team of Professional Engineers and Technicians. He/she will be responsible for staff development including giving feedback on performance, providing training opportunities and encouraging each team member to contribute at the highest level attainable.


Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
* Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio
* Superior Project Management skills
* Track record of successful transportation projects
* History of satisfied public and private sector clients
* Well-versed in ODOT Project Development Process
* Experienced with ODOT-Assisted LPA Projects
* Strong communication skills
* Experience in proposal preparation and fee estimating
* Experience in negotiating contracts
* Experience in business development

For more information on KS Associates, please visit our website [link removed] Interested candidates should forward resume and cover letter via email to [email removed], via fax to (440) 365-4790, or via U.S. Mail to KS Associates, Inc. 260 Burns Road, Suite 100, Elyria, Ohio 44035.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Amanda Clancy, Human Resource Manager: (440) 365-4730 ext. 372. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

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Learn, Grow, Succeed
When you work at KS Associates, you work in a casual yet professional environment in which every employee has an opportunity to grow and succeed. The firm empowers employees through training and technology, believes that hard work deserves recognition, and offers programs that let employees know they are direct contributors to the firm's success.

Profit Sharing
One of our most popular benefits is our profit sharing program. At the end of each quarter we calculate our cash-basis profits and distribute 25% of that amount to our employees. Profit sharing is a cash payment to employees, not related to retirement savings, with no strings attached.

Generous Benefits
KS Associates offers health and dental insurance for most employees and their dependents, a 401k retirement savings plan, life insurance, and a liberal tuition reimbursement plan. We provide flexible spending accounts ("cafeteria plan") for health care and dependent day care, paid time off, and opportunities to participate in professional and technical societies.

Work Hard, Have Fun
Our company-sponsored employee events are geared toward helping employees make lasting friendships. Events include a summer family picnic, a chili cook-off, a clambake, a Cleveland Indians cookout, a Holiday party and more.

KS Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer