GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be recognized as a 2022 Best Places to Work.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships.

We have a new exciting opportunity available for a dynamic Transportation Practice Team Leader in our Madison, WI office.

Transportation Practice Team Leader responsibilities may include:

• Leadership and responsibility of projects, pursuits, and staff within the Transportation discipline of our Madison office.
• Project/Team oversight including setting priorities and developing objectives, team financial management, and project staffing/work-sharing with other offices.
• The ability to serve as a technical resource for a multi-disciplined team.
• Success in business development planning, to include developing strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.
• Client management, including abilities to negotiate contracts and develop client engagement activities.
• Professional society involvement.

We are considering Transportation Practice Team Leader candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of practical design experience in transportation engineering, highway design, and local street design.
• Knowledge of WisDOT design and standards.
• PE license in WI required.
• Experience in business development and project development processes, including marketing activities, client development, project tracking and proposal development.
• Project Management experience with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
• Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.
• Experience in leading and mentoring staff for career development and advancement.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D software is an advantage.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting office location, close to many amenities, including free, covered parking, onsite free fitness center and more
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets