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David Evans and Associates (DEA) Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager

DEA is seeking a highly skilled Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager. This position can be based in Dallas/Fort Worth or College Station, TX, focusing on our Rail Market's Strategic Growth. The role involves project management and business development within our Transit and Rail Group, contributing from conceptualization to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Market Development: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities aligned with team goals. Develop strategies to target new clients and projects.
2. Business Development: Manage client relationships, sell DEA services across units, develop new business, lead cross-unit sales, forecast sales, and stay updated on client trends.
3. Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensure satisfaction, lead contract negotiations, and serve as a primary contact.
4. Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager, monitor team performance, manage contractual responsibilities, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
5. Leadership and Mentoring: Mentor junior staff and project managers, fostering professional growth.
6. Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing, partner decisions, revenue forecasting, and oversee profitability.
7. Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE license.
• At least 10 years of civil engineering design experience, focusing on freight rail land development projects.
• Experience with railroad engineering, familiarity with design guidelines and specifications.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• Experience with projects for BNSF, UPRR, CPKC, NS, or similar.
• Proven success in project delivery and business growth.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communication tools.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage medium to large teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proximity to Texas or the client base.
• Recognition as a technical expert in the field.

Benefits:

• Health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness: HSA, Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Professional development support.
• Work-life balance: PTO, holidays, flexible schedule.
• Retirement plan: 401k.
• Wellbeing and growth opportunities.
• Salary range: $120,000 - $200,000, depending on location and experience.

About DEA:

DEA offers planning, design, engineering, surveying, and construction oversight for transportation projects, working with railroads, ports, and public agencies to develop cost-effective solutions for freight and passenger systems.