Texas Transportation Drainage Lead

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

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As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

We are seeking a Transportation Statewide Drainage Lead, to champion our Texas operations. We are seeking a leader who possesses a strong aptitude for business development, complimented by a comprehensive technical knowledge in the field of transportation drainage, particularly with TxDOT and across Texas counties. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to sculpt our transportation drainage endeavors, not just within Texas, but throughout our associated offices nationwide. Your journey will be bolstered by our Chief Marketing Officer, Business Practice Lead (BPL), and other Senior Project Managers, who have a solid track record of securing and delivering TxDOT's most innovative and significant projects.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead project pursuits, fostering cross-company collaboration and leveraging cross-discipline expertise.

• Assist the Drainage BPL in crafting and executing a long-term statewide strategy for the practice setting the stage for national growth.

• Manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client partnerships.

• Provide project management for select projects, upholding the highest quality and operation standards.

• Oversee and develop proposals, contract negotiations, client presentations, and resource planning for Transportation Drainage.

Requirements:

• PE License in Texas

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering

• 15+ Years of experience in Transportation Drainage projects including planning, design, and construction

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience managing project teams and personnel

• Experience working with TxDOT, Texas counties, RMAs

• TxDOT Precertification's 10.1.1, 10.2.1 at a minimum

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care

• Paid Family Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match 

• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)

• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health

• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3

• Education and Training Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts