What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Horrocks?
Department: Transportation
Location: Tucson, AZ
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 Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in leading technical efforts, supporting project delivery, and mentoring team members while contributing to meaningful infrastructure and community-focused projects.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Lead and manage engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met
- Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert within your discipline
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering designs, calculations, reports, and specifications
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and technical staff
- Support project planning, scoping, and budgeting efforts
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company quality procedures
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development efforts as needed
- Identify risks and propose solutions to maintain project progress and quality
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team and organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 15-20 years of progressive engineering experience
- Strong technical expertise within relevant discipline (e.g., transportation, civil, structural, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead technical tasks and mentor team members
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with industry-standard design software and tools
- Commitment to quality, safety, and ethical engineering practices
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
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