Alternative Delivery Highway Director

STV is seeking an Alternative Delivery Highway Director for our Charlotte/Morrisville, NC Locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of alternative delivery projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in highway design/production, project management, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering/managing complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and delivering results on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and implement design/plan production tasks for a team of roadway engineers delivering alternative delivery projects and assisting in design bid build delivery when needed.
• Maintain/Develop/Establish relationships with design-build partners including contractors and engineering firms; assist in design-build pursuits including strategic pursuit planning, stakeholder outreach, proposal development, and project management execution.
• Strategies, including project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Team Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, engineering, operations, and external partners, to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, ensure accurate forecasting, tracking of expenses, and adherence to financial constraints.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance program management, processes, methodologies, and tools to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and solutions.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior program managers and team members, fostering a culture of professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain client, stakeholder, and teaming partner relationships.
• Drive the business analysis for the growth of new and existing markets and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in highway design and plan production in NC with preference to alternative delivery.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience using Open Roads, Geopak and similar software.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft, MS Project or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated and sound decision-making, strategic and visionary thinking across a multi-disciplined practice.
• Solid understanding of current and emerging technical trends that affect the professional highway design services business.
• Proven track record of developing a culture of safety and ability to abide by company's health, and safety policies.
• Proven ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations.

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.