Transportation Engineering Manager in Sandia Park

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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 with internally with senior leadership and developing our next of professionals.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?

  • Build, lead, and manage a team of transportation design engineers, including roadway, drainage, structures, traffic and utility disciplines

  • Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully staff and complete a variety of projects

  • Manage and forecast workload for the transportation design team

  • Support an environment for team growth through engagement and identification of opportunities including mentoring junior staff

  • Support succession planning by identifying and helping to develop potential future leaders within the team

  • Manage projects while collaborating with other technical groups including design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, promoting technical excellence while ensuring on-time and with-in budget delivery

  • Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects

  • Support New Mexico in managing and developing client relationships

  • Collaborate with our Business Development Team to identify and pursue new opportunities, including proposal development

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university

  • Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.), Required

  • 15+ Years of Professional Experience, Required

  • Engineering and design experience in New Mexico,

  • Roadway, Traffic, and Drainage experience is a plus

  • Possess a proven history of project management and business development

  • Knowledge and experience with Bently OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering

  • Experience with DOT's and Municipal plan preparation procedures and standards

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills

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 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

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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.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired

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