New Jersey Transportation Market Leader

Job Description

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We are seeking a senior transportation professional to serve as Market Leader for our New Jersey and New York City operations. This strategic leadership role will focus on expanding our transportation portfolio - particularly in highways and bridges - by driving business development, strengthening client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across both markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead market growth initiatives in NJ and NYC, identifying and pursuing strategic transportation opportunities.
• Represent Mott MacDonald externally, acting as a brand ambassador within the transportation, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.
• Build and maintain strong networks with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to support business development and project success.
• Provide oversight and guidance on project delivery, ensuring quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to proposal development and strategic planning efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geographies to support regional and national pursuits.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative work environment aligned with Mott MacDonald’s values.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in transportation infrastructure, with a strong presence in the NJ and NYC markets.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York required
• Proven track record in business development, client engagement, and project leadership.
• Technical experience in highway and bridge design and delivery.
• Strong communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Equal opportunitiy is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence