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Senior Transportation Project Director

Trilon Group
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2026

About the role

Senior Transportation Project Director

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Phoenix, AZ


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 live and work. As a Senior Project Manager- Transportation, 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

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