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Sr. Director, Product Management

Madison, IN · On-site

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What is a floating director?

A Floating Director is a management professional who temporarily fills leadership roles across multiple locations or departments within an organization. They are often assigned to provide support, oversee operations, or fill gaps when a regular director is absent or when a location needs extra guidance. Floating Directors are valued for their flexibility, adaptability, and ability to quickly understand and manage different teams. Their responsibilities can vary widely depending on the organization's needs, but they generally ensure continuity and maintain standards across various sites.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a floating director?

To thrive as a Floating Director, you typically need leadership experience, strategic management skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree, often in business or healthcare administration. Familiarity with industry-specific compliance software, reporting tools, and multi-site management systems is crucial. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities distinguish outstanding candidates in this flexible leadership role. These skills ensure seamless operations, effective team support, and the ability to quickly address challenges across multiple locations.

How does a floating director typically manage adapting to different teams and locations on short notice?

A Floating Director must be highly adaptable, as the role often requires stepping into various departments or facilities with little advance notice. Success relies on quickly assessing team dynamics, understanding unique operational workflows, and building rapport with staff to ensure continuity of leadership. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are crucial, as Floating Directors are expected to maintain standards and drive performance regardless of the environment. This flexibility not only presents challenges but also offers valuable exposure to diverse management styles and operational practices, supporting professional growth and advancement.

What is the difference between Floating Director vs Project Manager?

AspectFloating DirectorProject Manager
CredentialsIndustry-specific experience, leadership skillsProject management certifications (PMP, CAPM), experience
Work EnvironmentMultiple projects, flexible leadership rolesSpecific projects, team coordination
Employer & Industry UsageCreative, event, or arts industriesConstruction, IT, business sectors

While both roles involve leadership, a Floating Director typically oversees multiple projects across different areas with flexible responsibilities, whereas a Project Manager focuses on planning, executing, and closing specific projects. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in various industries.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Floating Director jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Floating Director job openings:

Transportation Engineering Director

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

GAI Consultants Inc.
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$210K - $230K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

GAI Consultants rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

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Job description

Description

Transportation Engineering Director, P.E. - Indiana Market Leader
Transportation & Infrastructure | Fishers / Indianapolis, IN | Hybrid | Full-Time
Salary Range: $210,000-$230,000, plus annual bonus

This is a rare opportunity to build, lead, and grow GAI's Indiana transportation practice.

GAI is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer and proven transportation leader to serve as our Indiana Market Leader. In this role, you will own the strategy, client relationships, team growth, financial performance, and delivery of transportation and infrastructure work across Indiana.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Own the Indiana market. Lead strategy, growth, operations, staffing, and client development for a priority transportation market.
  • Stay close to clients and projects. This is a seller-doer leadership role with meaningful influence over pursuits, delivery, and client relationships.
  • Build a team and a legacy. Recruit, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary transportation practice with visible executive support.
  • Bring full-service resources to the market. Partner with highway, bridge, traffic, drainage, CEI, municipal infrastructure, and alternative delivery professionals.
  • Lead with autonomy and support. Shape the office's future while backed by a stable, multidisciplinary firm with national resources and local relationships.

What You Will Lead

  • Define and execute GAI's Indiana transportation growth strategy.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with INDOT, municipalities, counties, MPOs, transit agencies, and local public agencies.
  • Lead business development, proposal strategy, interviews, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
  • Provide leadership for the Indiana office, including operations, staffing, utilization, profitability, and resource planning.
  • Mentor and grow project managers, engineers, and technical staff across transportation and infrastructure disciplines.
  • Provide executive oversight for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
  • Represent GAI in industry organizations, professional associations, client meetings, and public-facing forums.

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license in Indiana, or ability to obtain Indiana licensure through reciprocity.
  • 10+ years of progressive transportation and infrastructure engineering experience.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, business operations, offices, or practice groups.
  • Demonstrated success winning, managing, and growing public-sector transportation client relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of the Indiana transportation market, including INDOT and local agency work.
  • Experience managing revenue goals, staffing plans, project budgets, contracts, and financial performance.
  • Ability to travel for client meetings, project needs, office visits, and business development activities.

Preferred Experience

  • Established relationships with INDOT and local government agencies throughout Indiana.
  • Prior experience as an Office Manager, Practice Leader, Regional Leader, Transportation Director, or similar senior leadership role.
  • Design-build or alternative delivery experience.
  • Active involvement in ACEC, ASCE, ITE, APWA, or related professional organizations.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Location, Travel, and Work Arrangement

This position is based in GAI's Fishers, Indiana office on a hybrid work schedule. Travel is estimated at approximately 25% and may include client meetings, project-specific meetings, industry events, business development activities, and visits to other GAI offices. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

GAI offers a salary range of $210,000 to $230,000 per year, plus an annual bonus. Actual compensation will depend on education, licensure, qualifications, relevant experience, and current skills.

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Hybrid work schedule and generous paid time off.
  • Seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and licensing/certification support.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

  • A transportation leader who wants more influence than a traditional project executive role.
  • A seller-doer who enjoys building relationships, winning work, and staying connected to delivery.
  • A people leader who can attract, develop, and retain strong technical talent.
  • A market builder who sees opportunity in Indiana and wants the authority to shape it.
  • A Professional Engineer who can balance strategy, operations, client service, and project outcomes.

Relevant Search Terms

Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, INDOT, Roadway Design, Highway Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Municipal Infrastructure, Local Public Agency, Seller-Doer, Business Development, Transportation Practice Leader, Office Leader, Practice Leader, P.E., Professional Engineer, Indianapolis, Fishers, Indiana.

Ready to Lead GAI's Indiana Transportation Practice?

If you are ready to lead a transportation practice with real market ownership, executive visibility, and the support of a multidisciplinary infrastructure firm, we would like to talk. Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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GAI Consultants is an employee-owned corporation offering comprehensive engineering, planning, and environmental consulting services to diverse industry sectors, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The company operates in the field of engineering consulting and provides sustainable and economically-viable solutions to clients ranging from bridge design, community planning, to industrial facilities, ecological studies, and more. GAI Consultants was founded in 1958 and, over more than six decades, has grown significantly with a strong commitment to advancing clients' projects and contributing to community development. The firm operates on the core values of integrity, client satisfaction, quality, and workforce development, all of which raises the bar on client service and project excellence, ultimately contributing to the company’s mission, which is 'to create and deliver superior, innovative consulting solutions that enrich the lives of our people and enhance the world we live in.'

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Year founded

1958

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