Director of Transportation Engineering

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Reports To:
Department Manager, Public Works

Summary:

Were looking for a sharp, solutions-driven, experienced, and dynamic Director of Transportation to lead operational excellence across our transportation practice in Arizona. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for personally managing key projects, driving business development, deepening client relationships, ensuring financial performance, and promoting a culture of collaboration and accountability across teams.

This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do. We're looking for someone who sees problems as puzzles, not roadblocks, and who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments where not everything is perfectly resourced, but understands the work still needs to get done. This role requires a hands-on leader who steps in to provide direct support, mobilize resources, and drive solutions when challenges arise.

Core Responsibilities

• Project & Operational Leadership
  • Serve as the Project Director or Manager on a concentrated portfolio of larger, strategic transportation projects,ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability from conception to completion.
  • Direct and manage public agency clients and project teams.
  • Monitor project performance metrics, drive accountability, and ensure timely delivery of work within scope and budget.
  • Collaborate with project managers to forecast staffing needs and allocate resources effectively.
• Business Development & Growth
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with public agency clients in partnership with Business Development.
  • Expand existing client accounts and maintain a strong market presence through active networking and industry involvement.
• Client Retention & Relationship Management
  • Build long-term relationships with key clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, understanding client needs and aligning our services to meet them effectively.
  • Be the touchpoint for clients, before, during, and after projects to ensure strong client satisfaction, repeat work, and lasting relationships.
• Financial & Strategic Oversight
  • Set and manage public works department budgets and performance targets.
  • Analyze financial reports and project data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with leadership across teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Foster a culture of problem-solving, mentorship, and high performance under pressure.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• DOT experience is strongly
• Minimum 15 years of progressive civil engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role
• Proven experience successfully managing large-scale transportation projects for public agencies.
• Proven ability to win work, retain clients, and lead teams through complex projects
• Ability to win work through proposals as well as interviews with agencies
• Strong financial acumen and operational oversight experience
• Skilled communicator with a track record of leading diverse teams and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
• A natural ability to anticipate needs, connect dots, and get ahead of challenges
• The confidence to lean in without waiting for perfect direction or full resources
• A "figure it out" mindset, youre scrappy, resourceful, and always looking for a way forward
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.
• The position requires a normal range of hearing.
• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, long-term insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.