Transportation Manager

City of Commerce City; Colorado; On-site; USD 132,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

6% retirement contribution match

3% 457 Deferred Compensation match

General leave

Work/life balance

Job summary

City of Commerce City seeks a Transportation Network Manager to lead traffic engineering and transportation planning, overseeing MUTCD compliance, signal operations, and multimodal planning for a growing community.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, Colorado PE or PTOE (or eligibility within six months), 2+ years supervisory experience, and 5+ years in transportation engineering. The hiring range is $131,636.25–$146,262.50 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• Must be registered as a PE or PTOE in Colorado, or able to obtain license within six months.
• Two years of supervisory experience and five years of transportation engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering and transportation planning efforts.
• Oversee MUTCD compliance, traffic signal operations, and multimodal planning.
• Guide long-range transportation vision via Safety Action Plan and Transportation Master Plan.
• Collaborate to improve road safety and pedestrian/multimodal connectivity.

Skills

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) or PTOE in Colorado or eligibility within 6 months

Job description

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

The hiring range is $131,636.25 - $146,262.50

Drive the future of safe, efficient, and innovative mobility in our community. As the Transportation Network Manager, you will lead the City’s traffic engineering and transportation planning efforts, overseeing everything from MUTCD compliance and traffic signal operations to multi-modal planning and intelligent transportation systems. This role is central to advancing road safety, enhancing pedestrian and multimodal connectivity, and guiding the City’s long-range transportation vision through the Safety Action Plan and Transportation Master Plan. If you’re ready to shape a transportation network that serves all users and supports a growing community, we invite you to apply to this critical role!

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited institution. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer in the State of Colorado, or have the ability to obtain license within six months of hire. Two (2) years of supervisory experience and five (5) years of progressive engineering experience in transportation planning and engineering required. Technical knowledge of traffic operations, traffic control, transportation networks, and civil engineering required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualification Review:

HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review:

Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Phone Screen(s):

Due to the high volume of applications, phone screens will be conducted to identify the best-qualified candidates.

Interview(s):

We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application and phone screen review.