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Associate Vice President – Public Works
Pape-DawsonAVP providing senior-level leadership and oversight for complex engineering projects within the Public Works Team. Mentoring teams and ensuring client relationships and business development activities align with company standards.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee all phases of project delivery, from planning and conceptual design through final design, permitting, and construction or implementation support.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise managers, project leaders, and senior technical staff; support professional development and succession planning.
- Manage multiple teams and complex projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
- Review and approve proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and client agreements to ensure alignment with company standards and business objectives.
- Support business development activities, including pursuit strategy, proposal development, RFQs/RFPs, and client interviews.
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, public agencies, industry partners, and community leaders.
- Ensure consistent application and advancement of company design, production, and quality control standards across projects and teams.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and finance to assess staffing needs, resource allocation, and market conditions.
- Represent the company through active participation in professional associations, industry organizations, and civic groups.
- Serves on the leadership team, and works directly with the President to determine and live out the performance, culture, strategies, and tactics needed to support the needs of the business today and for the future.
- Leads new solution development and life cycle management for the segment through a cross-functional team.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline where applicable) from an ABET-accredited program.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership and people management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor managers, project leaders, and senior technical professionals.
- Proven experience managing complex projects, multiple teams, and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, public agencies, and internal leadership.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as required to meet project and business needs.
Benefits
Comp & perks- World-class benefits
- Commitment to overall wellbeing
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Hard Skills & Tools
Civil EngineeringProject DeliveryBudget ManagementProposal DevelopmentQuality Control StandardsResource AllocationPermittingConstruction ManagementScope ManagementBusiness Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsLeadershipMentoringCollaborationInterpersonal Skills
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)