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Transportation Engineering ManagerTrilon Group · Albuquerque
Transportation Engineering Manager
AlbuquerqueOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Manages and leads a transportation engineering team in New Mexico, overseeing design projects for roadways, drainage, and traffic while mentoring staff and supporting business development.
About this role
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 work. As a Transportation Engineering Manager, you will manage and support growth in New Mexico with our Transportation Team and be part of a growing practice focused on meeting our clients' needs, while also coordinating internally with senior leadership and developing our next generation of professionals.
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 Transportation Engineering Manager, you will manage and support growth in New Mexico with our Transportation Team and be part of a growing practice focused on meeting our clients' needs, while also coordinating internally with senior leadership and developing our next generation of professionals.
This role is built for someone who wants to develop people, not just manage a headcount. You'll have real ownership in shaping the team, with the autonomy to build a structure that works and the trust of senior leadership to help influence where this practice goes next.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and manage a team of transportation design engineers across roadway, drainage, structures, traffic, and utility disciplines
- Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to staff and deliver a variety of projects successfully
- Manage and forecast workload for the transportation design team
- Create an environment where people can grow, including mentoring junior staff and identifying development opportunities
- Help identify and develop future leaders within the team
- Manage projects and collaborate with other technical groups on design and analysis of freeways, interstates, interchanges, and urban and rural roadways, keeping delivery on time and on budget without sacrificing technical quality
- Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a range of transportation projects
- Support client relationships and business development in New Mexico
- Partner with our Business Development Team on pursuing new opportunities and developing proposals
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.), required
- 12+ years of professional experience
- Significant experience in transportation engineering, with a track record of taking on project management, client facing, and leadership responsibilities
- Engineering and design experience in New Mexico is a plus
- Experience in roadway, traffic, and/or drainage is a plus
- Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar transportation engineering software
- Experience with DOT and municipal plan preparation procedures and standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
Benefits
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
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Skills
AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley OpenRoadsCost EstimationDOT Plan PreparationDrainage DesignMunicipal Plan PreparationProject ManagementRoadway DesignSpecifications PreparationTraffic Engineering
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