Senior Transportation Director
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Senior Transportation Director
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.
Department:
Transportation
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Tucson, AZ
Workplace Type:
Onsite
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
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
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
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
About HorrocksFounded over 55 years ago, Horrocks has a long-standing history of delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions. At the heart of our company is a commitment to providing essential resources for communities and improving quality of life through innovative and forward-thinking engineering practices. Our teams of dedicated professionals deliver high-quality results on every project and are driven by a culture of service. With our slogan "What we do matters," we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through our work.
Our approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of a project to ensure it meets the needs of the present while preparing for the future. We invest in our people and culture, recognizing that our success is dependent on the talents and dedication of our team. At our firm, we don't just build infrastructure — we build better communities.
Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4:
Offer
Stage 5:
Hired
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