Vice President (Texas)

Job Description Vice President – Transportation & ITS (Texas) We are seeking an experienced Vice President – Transportation & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to lead and grow my clients Texas transportation business. This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivering innovative engineering and technology solutions that make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. This is a remote position , and candidates must reside in Texas (preferably Austin, San Antonio, or Houston). The Opportunity You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Texas business strategy, expanding client relationships across state, regional, and local public agencies, and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across transportation planning, traffic engineering, ITS, and emerging mobility technologies. This role requires a proven leader with a strong track record of business capture and client development within the Texas transportation market . Key Responsibilities Lead and execute Texas business strategy aligned with regional growth objectives Drive business development activities including pre-marketing, proposal preparation, interviews, and contract negotiations Develop and grow relationships with state, regional, and local public transportation agencies across Texas Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on large, multidisciplinary transportation and ITS projects Provide technical leadership across areas such as: Traffic engineering & transportation planning Signal operations, timing & coordination ITS planning, design & systems engineering Communications networks & system integration Connected & automated vehicles Tolling systems Support technical project delivery and guide key engineering decisions on complex, innovative mobility projects Represent the business through direct client engagement, conference presentations, and active participation in professional organizations Mentor and lead senior business development, project management, and technical professionals Identify client needs and develop strategic plans to drive business capture and retention Travel locally and statewide as required Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical Engineering, or related field Professional licensure preferred: PE, TE, PTOE, IMSA, and/or AICP 20+ years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, or ITS 15+ years in leadership roles, ideally leading multidisciplinary teams 15+ years of business development experience in Transportation Planning, ITS, or Traffic Engineering/Operations 15+ years of experience working with and successfully capturing projects with Texas state, regional, and/or local public agencies Demonstrated success serving major public sector clients in Texas Strong executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Deep understanding of Texas transportation market trends, regulatory frameworks, and emerging mobility technologies Passion for advancing the transportation industry Compensation Competitive base salary along with approx. 10-15% STIP and a LTIP.