Transportation Business Line Director

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Transportation Business Line Director to join our Transportation Business Line located near any of our major Eastern US office locations including Colonie, NY; Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; and Miami, FL.

When transportation is done right, it means safe and efficient movement of people and goods from point A to point B. With our experience, creativity and expertise, CHA is dedicated to enhancing the nation’s transportation infrastructure — one road, bridge, railway, waterway or multimodal facility at a time.

The Transportation Business Line Director will oversee the overall P&L management and strategic direction of their assigned business line to ensure profitable growth within its multiple business practices: Highway, Bridge, Traffic, CEI and Survey. This includes developing and executing a growth strategy, managing staffing, project management, technical excellence, quality assurance, and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Line Oversight: Ensure the delivery of high-quality projects and services.
• Strategic Management: Collaborate with corporate leadership to set and achieve operational and financial strategies.
• Budget Preparation: Manage the Business Line's financial performance and annual budget.
• Project Management: Oversee project execution; ensure proper processes and design principles are followed.
• Team Morale: Work with Sector Leadership, Business Practice Leaders, and HR to address growth and improvement areas.
• Staffing Oversight: Determine appropriate staffing levels in collaboration with Sector President, Sector Controller, and Business Practice Leaders.
• Collaboration: Foster communication and coordination across Business Practices, markets, and employees.
• Business Development: Lead new business bookings and support proposal efforts.
• Marketing Collaboration: Work with the Marketing/Communication team to position and brand the business line services and develop growth plans.
• Acquisition Identification: Identify potential acquisition targets to support business growth.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, people-centric professional who excels in building strong relationships, is highly adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinking is essential, as this role requires the ability to develop and implement forward-thinking strategies that align with CHA’s long-term goals.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field is required; M.S. or MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience is required.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) required.
• Strategic thinker to properly position the group for strong growth and financial performance.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of his/her business line as well as the adaptability for future services to be offered.
• Demonstrated financial management skills and understanding of the P&L.
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
• A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader who can establish themselves as a credible strategic member of management within the company.
• Technically astute and strategic in thinking to properly position the business line for strong technical and financial performance and client satisfaction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and understanding of their respective business line.
• Strong ability to resolve matters timely and lead initiatives/projects to completion with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships across the company, and influence decisions from the top down and bottom up.
• Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information or situations with discretion.
• Ability to travel on occasion

$200,000 - $225,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.