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Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined design and engineering professionals has an opportunity available for an experienced transportation/civil engineer who has a passion for leading and developing others and progressive experience designing and managing various intermodal and track design projects. As a Group Manager (GM), your primary responsibility will be to coach, mentor, and develop a talented group of civil engineering and construction professionals between our Saint Paul and Downers Grove offices to provide multi-disciplined design and construction management services on intermodal and track infrastructure projects and capital improvement programs for Class I and short line railroad, rail transit and commuter agency, and industrial projects throughout the country. Furthermore, your responsibility will be to promote a safety-first culture that prioritizes the well-being of employees, whether they are in the office or on an active project site. With insight on our strategic and annual business plan, you will engage with your team members to outline development plans and establish obtainable goals that further their professional growth and align with TKDA business performance objectives. Through recurring discussions with each team member, you will provide guidance on outlining design requirements and strategies, address design and construction challenges, coach on project management practices, and delegate tasks and assignments that further develop their technical capabilities and proficiencies. In collaboration with other Group Managers and Market Managers, you will determine project management assignments and assemble project teams, conduct quality reviews in accordance with applicable standards, review project scope and fee estimates, and facilitate design coordination efforts with other disciplines. With insight on design requirements and trends within the rail sector, you will be responsible for further enhancing and expanding the design capabilities and expertise of the collective team. From a design capacity, you will assume the role of lead engineer on various multi-discipline projects and be responsible for mentoring / guiding others on design tasks and conducting QA/QC reviews. In addition, you will assume the role of project manager as appropriate for larger or more complex / challenging projects and be responsible for evaluating the overall project scope and design strategy, coordinating project and deliverable schedules, and ensuring successful project execution from conception through construction. You will also contribute to and lead proposal development efforts for project pursuits or prospective client outreach / engagement. For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified professional who is able to travel between TKDA office locations and regionally or nationally as required or needed based on assigned responsibilities. TKDA provides employees with flexible hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) work arrangements. Required Qualifications Registered Professional Engineer with five or more years of progressive technical design with an emphasis on freight rail and mass transit track design, including mainline, yard, siding, intermodal, and industrial service tracks. Three or more years of multi-disciplined project management experience with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage client expectations, project scope, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines from preliminary design through construction. Demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing a culture of safety excellence that emphasizes employee training, project / site risk assessment and mitigation, and strict adherence to all internal and external safety policies, requirements, and regulations. Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when coaching / mento ing employees, managing project teams, developing proposals, preparing technical reports and documentation, conducting project interviews, facilitating team / project meetings, and engaging in discussions related to business operations. Flexibility to work extended hours and travel up to 25% to conduct on-site consultations, lead or participate in project meetings, attend business development and industry events, and visit other TKDA offices. Familiarity with railroad and/or transit agency operations along with rules and regulations regarding project delivery, environmental requirements, and permitting. Familiarity with AREMA design standards and requirements. Possession of a valid Driver's License with a driving record that meets company requirements. Advantageous Qualifications Registered as a Professional Engineer in additional / multiple states. Previous experience coaching, developing, or leading a team of engineering and construction professionals with varying years of experience. Prior business development experience, including preparation of proposals and fee estimates, and delivery of capabilities presentations. Previous experience contributing to or developing annual business plans and multi-year strategic plans to meet team, division, and corporate operational and financial goals. Prior experience designing and/or managing infrastructure projects or capital improvement programs for Class I railroad, transit, or public works agencies. Active AREMA Member with prior or current involvement as a Technical Committee member. Comprehensive experience in the preparation, budgeting, negotiation, and administration of contracts with Class I railroads and applicable government agencies. Working knowledge of Civil3D, Microstation, and/or InRail. Important Note: To be considered for this opportunity and to perform the assigned responsibilities, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and have the ability to travel frequently throughout the country for project assignments. Upon acceptance and as a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. Candidates must also be able to complete and pass any drug testing requests required by TKDA, clients, and applicable state and/or federal agencies. 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