Roads and Highways Group Leader, California

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking a California Transportation Group Leader / Senior Project Manager, based in one of our offices in Ontario, Tustin, or San Diego, CA, to support the growth and success of our Transportation Business Unit throughout California.

This role combines people leadership, project delivery, client management, and business development to grow DEA's transportation presence throughout California while delivering high-quality solutions for public agency clients.

• Lead, mentor, and develop transportation staff across California.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Manage employee performance, career development, training, and staffing assignments.
• Partner with Transportation leadership to recruit and retain top talent.
• Collaborate with Group Leaders and practice leaders across DEA to support project delivery and business development efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and teaming firms.
• Support strategic growth initiatives and pursue new project opportunities throughout California.

• Serve as Project Manager for complex transportation engineering and planning projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of roadway, highway, multimodal, active transportation, and corridor improvement projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, subconsultant management, and contract administration.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements and DEA quality standards.
• Coordinate staffing resources and project workloads to meet delivery commitments.
• Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, pursuit strategies, proposal development, and interviews.
• Support long-term client relationships with Caltrans, regional transportation agencies, counties, and municipalities.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within six months.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience delivering transportation projects for Caltrans and/or local agencies.
• Demonstrated success managing complex transportation projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development efforts.
• Working knowledge of OpenRoads, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related transportation design software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

• Existing relationships with Caltrans, cities, counties, or regional transportation agencies in California.
• Established record of winning and delivering transportation projects.
• Experience leading teams across multiple office locations.

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $180,000-$220,000 annually

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Ontario, CA; Tustin, CA; San Diego, CA.