Senior Project Manager

Trilon Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ...

Generous paid time off

401(k) 50% match up to 6%

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional organization licensu

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ to lead engineering efforts across multiple transportation projects. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver quality design and construction documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a Bachelor's in Engineering, 15–20+ years of progressive experience, and proven leadership with strong communication and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 15-20+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Strong technical expertise in transportation, civil, or structural disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead technical tasks and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with industry-standard design software and tools.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and ethical engineering practices.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert within your discipline.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering designs, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support project planning, scoping, and budgeting efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company quality procedures.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development efforts as needed.
• Identify risks and propose solutions to maintain project progress and quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Quality & safety

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary coordination

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Industry-standard design software

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we work. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in leading technical efforts, supporting project delivery, and mentoring team members while contributing to meaningful infrastructure and community-focused projects.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Lead and manage engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert within your discipline
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering designs, calculations, reports, and specifications
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and technical staff
• Support project planning, scoping, and budgeting efforts
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company quality procedures
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development efforts as needed
• Identify risks and propose solutions to maintain project progress and quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team and organization

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 15-20+ years of progressive engineering experience
• Strong technical expertise within relevant discipline (e.g., transportation, civil, structural, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead technical tasks and mentor team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with industry-standard design software and tools
• Commitment to quality, safety, and ethical engineering practices
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status