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Transportation Planning and Design Area Principal - Tennessee

Brentwood, Tennessee

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As a Consor teammate, you’ll join a collaborative network of water and transportation experts dedicated to supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle. You’ll have access to the resources of a large consulting firm while experiencing the community feel of a local team. Grow your career by working on impactful projects that shape inspiring communities—and expand your potential along the way.

  • Regular Full-Time
  • Onsite
  • 4+ Years Experience

What Your Day Will Look Like:



Management of the TennesseeTransportation Planning and Design (TPD) Group staff under your supervision which will include both operations and business development duties to help facilitate growth in Tennessee, throughout the East and Nationally when applicable.  We will look to you as the primary contact for Tennessee TPD related to staffing, resource planning, and scope/fee preparation. Since this position requires serving in both billable and non-billable capacities (project management, recruitment, mentoring, coaching, business development).  We will look to you as the Tennessee DM to develop and own Tennessee TPD operational performance including Net Service Revenue (NSR), staff utilization targets, recruiting, and lead business development visioning, Net Fees Booked (NFB) goals, and Selected Not Booked management. Work with the East Region Executive Director and BDM to establish sales and operation al goals that best position our team to successfully achieve our financial performance goals. Empower Tennessee TPD staff to fulfill their career goals and objectives by proactively identifying opportunities for staff to improve their skills through challenging project work, training opportunities, leadership roles, professional licensure and/or certification.


What You'll Do:


Operations duties will include:

  • Aligning and promoting Consor core values at all levels within Tennessee TPD.
  • Reviewing and providing updates to the East Region Executive Director regarding utilization and project performance (revenue, indirect costs, fees earned not billed, project cost to complete info, etc.).
  • Leading retention efforts and recruiting of new TennesseeTPD staff to align with growth targets
  • Support growth of Tennessee TPD and other Consor Disciplines by working with Tennessee TPD Group Managers and Consor Regional Recruiter to help identify, interview, and provide hiring input for new staff into Tennessee TPD to meet the planned workload and to fulfill staff growth targets.
  • Advocating for growth to attain annual staffing, utilization, sales and revenue goals.
  • Serving as the point of contact with other East Region TPD District Managers and Business Development Managers (BDMs) regarding transportation project operations in Tennessee.
  • Serving as the direct supervisor for Tennessee TPD Group Managers (GMs).
  • Providing compensation input to the East Region Executive Director for all Tennessee TPD staff.
  • Advocating for and providing recommendations for training opportunities for all Tennessee TPD staff.
  • Manage and support project delivery through leadership, project management, and/or key task lead design roles in Tennessee, East Region, and other Regions, as requested/
  • Mentoring/coaching Tennessee TPD staff on project management, project delivery, and technical design.
  • Serving as the primary preparer or reviewer for all MA-based project scope and fee proposals and schedules.
  • Confirming resource plans are up to date.
  • Serving as the primary Tennessee TPD contact for resource sharing with other offices and regions within Consor.
  • Coordinating between disciplines (TPD, Water, Construction Services, etc.) as necessary to ensure TPD staff are adequately engaged on projects throughout Tennessee, East Region and other geographies, as requested.
  • Maintain company visibility through involvement with professional organizations and demonstrate industry leadership through active participation.
  • Leading performance reviews for direct reports and other key staff, as applicable.
  • Serving as a secondary performance reviewer for non-direct report staff, as requested.\

Business development duties will include:

  • In conjunction with East Region BDMs, developing the Tennessee TPD BD visioning, business development plans, Net Fees Booked (NFB) goals, and implementation strategies.
  • Proactively coordinating with East Region DMs, BDMs and Client Service Managers (CSMs) to implement Tennessee pursuit strategies (particularly to set up client, teaming, and internal meetings).
  • Utilize a working knowledge of your geography and/or disciplines to identify client service and project pursuit manager roles for yourself and other Tennessee TPD staff and subsequently developing proposals, client relationships, and implementing pursuit strategies.
  • Typically serving as an opportunity lead or reviewer for all proposals in your geography and/or discipline.
  • Developing and owning Tennessee TPD BD visioning, sales goals, and strategies.
  • Coordinating with Tennessee and East BDMs, CSMs, and opportunity leads to confirm they are tracking opportunities in Vision, updating data, and confirming reporting is accurate for monthly meetings.

What You'll Need:


  • BS or higher in Civil Engineering
  • 15+ years experience in Transportation Engineering
  • 10+ years of management experience
  • Experience in developing work with clients, winning work and performing as a consultant

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  • Adaptable
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    To move communities forward, we extend our reach beyond our teammates and consultant and client partners. Our teammates take care of the places we live and the people we share them with by giving back and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions built to last.

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    Collaboration That Drives Growth

    At Consor, you’ll be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and continuous development. Through mentorship, equitable career progression, STEM outreach, and collaborative project teams, you’ll have the support to grow and make a difference to make an impact.

  • Values That Define Us

    Values That Define Us

    Integrity, grit, and collaboration guide everything we do. You'll work with teammates who support one another, celebrate achievements, and tackle challenges together.

  • Expertise That Scales

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    With a deep bench of experts across North America, our team works hand-in-hand with public agencies to enhance infrastructure at every scale. No matter the challenge, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, lasting solutions.

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Career growth isn't always linear or streamlined. At Consor, you'll get the support and resources to grow, adapt, and explore opportunities along your customized career journey. Here are some examples of potential career paths you could take at Consor:

  • Engineering Track
    Construction Services Track
  • Graduate Engineer / Engineering Designer
    Inspector
  • Professional Engineer / Planner / Scientist
    Senior Inspector
  • Senior Engineer / Planner / Scientist
    Assistant Construction PM
  • Project Manager
    Construction PM
  • Group Manager
  • Principal Engineer / Planner / Scientist / PM
  • Technical Principal
    Area BD Lead
    Area Principal
  • Technical Practice Manager
    BD Manager
    District Manager / Director
  • Technical Director
    BD Director
    Region Director / Principal Director
  • Executive Director

Our Benefits

Because our team members are dedicated to going above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities, we take care of them by providing top-notch benefits!

Work-Life Fit

  • Industry-competitive paid time off
  • Nine paid holidays (US) and ten paid holidays (Canada)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Hybrid and remote work options
  • Paid parental leave
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Wellness

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Fitness/wellness reimbursement
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Career Development

  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid professional training
  • Major license achievement bonus
  • Extensive on-demand learning center
  • Paid professional memberships
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Consor is different from other companies because they care about their people and are willing to make changes to continue to evolve. I genuinely enjoy the people I work with and I believe these personal relationships help us greatly in the field where we spend many hours together in various situations. My favorite part of working at Consor is the flexibility I have in my schedule. I am able to work in the field and the office, and I am also able to flex my hours to allow for a good work life balance.

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