Regional TSMO & Traffic Department Leader - Midsouth - Transportation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity.

Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home.

We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive.

Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:


* A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; master's degree preferred


* 15 years of relevant experience, including 10 years in a client-facing or managerial consultant role


* Professional licensure


* Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver persuasive presentations


* Proven leadership experience in TSMO, traffic engineering, and related disciplines


* Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management


* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop strategic plans


* Willingness to travel as required

About the Role

As a Regional TSMO & Traffic Department Leader, you will:


* Lead the development and execution of Gresham Smith's TSMO and Traffic Engineering Mid-South Regional business plan, including recruitment, staff development, profitability, and project performance


* Oversee strategic planning by identifying market capabilities, investment needs, pursuit strategies, and teaming opportunities


* Build and maintain strong client relationships, generating new business with existing and prospective clients


* Lead all business development efforts, including proposal content coordination and necessary travel


* Collaborate with Regional Leader, State Leader, TSMO Service Line Leader, technical leads, market leadership, and other departments to ensure aligned, effective service delivery


* Serve as a trusted advisor on public and private projects, supporting strategic planning, marketing, proposals, and interviews


* Partner with market leadership to achieve sales, cost, profit, schedule, and quality goals


* Support the State integrated business plan and align it with the Firm's Strategic Plan and market business plans


* Use Gresham Smith's Way to Win (W2W) protocols for pursuit execution


* Initiate and deepen new and existing client relationships


* Author high-quality proposals, scopes, and fee structures to secure new projects


* Identify innovation opportunities in TSMO and traffic engineering


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