The Associate Vice President, Schematics/Environmental is a pivotal position responsible for spearheading the design and environmental aspects of transportation projects. This role will oversee feasibility studies, schematic design efforts, and environmental clearances while managing design teams and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of transportation projects.
• Lead schematic design efforts, ensuring compliance with project requirements and regulations.
• Successfully achieve NEPA environmental clearance for schematic designs.
• Manage design teams, providing guidance and oversight throughout project lifecycles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in conformity, STIP, TIP, and UTP requirements.
• Execute tasks such as IAJRs, traffic studies, public meetings, and public hearings.
• Skillfully apply for and obtain design exceptions and deviations as necessary.
• Perform detailed cost estimates for transportation projects.
• Write white papers and develop comprehensive project management plans.
• Recruit and manage a supporting design team.
• Act as the Project Manager on TxDOT issued RFPs, building complete design teams through established relationships with subconsultant partners.
• Direct the development of competitive proposals.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas.
• 15+ years of experience in civil engineering, with at least 10 years managing projects.
• Extensive experience working on projects of increasing complexity in multiple TxDOT Districts.
• Proven track record in managing projects including FMs, lengthy corridors, and interstate highways with multi-level interchanges.
• Demonstrated ability to produce interim and ultimate schematic configurations.
• Experience proposing phasing strategies to meet client budget and schedule constraints.
• Familiarity with both Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) project delivery methods.
• Positive attitude, self-starter, and competitive mindset.
• Ability to technically and professionally mentor members of a project team.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a changing and growing company environment.
• Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed.

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-JG1