Senior Transportation Director

Horrocks; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) match

Professional development opportunities

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Transportation Director to lead design teams, manage transportation engineering projects, and win new opportunities. The role demands a strong track record in delivering complex DOT projects and client-facing leadership.

You will develop scopes, budgets, and schedules, coordinate with subconsultants, and ensure QA/QC across projects while fostering cross-office collaboration and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license in AZ.
• 15+ years of Project Management & Business Development Experience.
• Preferred 10+ years of DOT experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering transportation projects for DOTs, municipalities, counties, or regional agencies.
• Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices.
• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead Horrocks design teams to deliver transportation projects.
• Identify, pursue, and win new transportation engineering opportunities within the public and private sectors.
• Develop and track scope, budget, and schedules for transportation projects to successfully deliver projects
• Solicit and manage subconsultant engineering services
• Interface with public and private sector clients including state and municipal agencies
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
• Manage Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities per Horrocks’ Quality Program
• Cultivate client relationships and pursue business development opportunities

Skills

Project management

Business development

DOT experience

Client interfacing

Multi-project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering license in AZ

Tools

Open Roads Designer

InRoads

Geopak

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project accounting systems

Job description

Compensation:

$150,000 - $200,000 / year

Department:

Transportation

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Compensation:

$150,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

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 live and work. As a Senior Transportation Director, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Manage and lead Horrocks design teams to deliver transportation projects.
• Identify, pursue, and win new transportation engineering opportunities within the public and private sectors.
• Develop and track scope, budget, and schedules for transportation projects to successfully deliver projects
• Solicit and manage subconsultant engineering services
• Interface with public and private sector clients including state and municipal agencies
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
• Manage Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities per Horrocks’ Quality Program
• Cultivate client relationships and pursue business development opportunities

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering license in AZ
• 15+ years of Project Management & Business Development Experience
• Preferred 10+ years of DOT experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering transportation projects for DOTs, municipalities, counties, or regional agencies.
• Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office application
• Experience with project accounting practices and systems
• Knowledge and experience with Open Roads Designer, InRoads and/or Geopak, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
• Experience in managing technical staff and project teams
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently

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