EPS Group, Inc. · 4 months ago
Director of Transportation Engineering
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expEPS Group, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Director of Transportation to lead their transportation practice in Arizona. This high-impact leadership role involves managing key projects, driving business development, and ensuring financial performance while promoting a collaborative culture across teams.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Set and manage public works department budgets and performance targets
Analyze financial reports and project data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
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—you're scrappy, resourceful, and always looking for a way forward
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
DOT experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Bereavement leave
Discretionary bonuses, if applicable
Company
EPS Group, Inc.
Founded in 2003, EPS Group is a full-service locally-owned civil engineering consulting firm offering a broad range of land development, design, and infrastructure solutions to both public and private clients.
201-500 employees
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