Job Title:
Transportation Group Leader
Company: Moore Engineering, Inc.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Created: 2026-04-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Do you want to be in a role that leads a team on high-profile transportation projects across Minnesota, work closely with decision-makers, and have a seat at the table influencing strategy? Most importantly, do you enjoy mentoring and leading a team? If so, this could be the role for you!The Transportation Group Leader is responsible for the supervision, administration, planning, budgeting and performance of our transportation production/technical group that supports Minnesota project work. As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share responsibility for making Moore Engineering a rewarding workplace while providing critical engineering services to communities around the region. At Moore Engineering, we care about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. It's this collective passion that drives excellence in everything we do.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages, supervises, and evaluates the employees in our transportation production group.Provides frequent and candid coaching, performance feedback, and mentorship to assigned groupMakes staffing adjustments in their practice/service area with concurrence of Senior Transportation Group Leader and the Human Resources groupEnsures adherence to all company standards and practice design/production standards, procedures, and policiesBuilds project teams by assigning group production employees/resources to project managersAssists project managers by developing and reviewing scopes, schedules and time budgets for work to be executed in their groupMonitors team performance to ensure group's adherence to agreed upon scopes, schedules, and budgetsEnsures accuracy of deliverables by adhering to all QA/QC procedures for all work products developed in their groupCollaborates with and mentors group production employees to develop efficient and effective design solutionsMonitors group workload and maintains appropriate staffing levelsStays current on new products, technologies, innovations, and developments in their practice areaDevelops and coordinates with the Practice Leader on training needs and budget to ensure proper training of employees in their groupMake recommendations to Senior Group Leader regarding utilization goals, design programs/tools, and training needs and budgetsMonitors and maintains utilization goalsMaintains regular communication with other Group Leaders in their office and other Group Leaders in their practice area in other offices to balance workload and share expertise and resourcesMaintains regular communication with the Practice Leader to improve project execution and deliveryParticipates in the RFP/RFQ process including, site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical execution plans, schedules, and interviewsServes as Lead Engineer/Technical Project Lead, as needed, on a project-by-project basisMaintains regular communication with the Chief Production OfficerOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field10 years of engineering experience in their practice area is preferredRegistration as a Professional Engineer in the State where the office is located or ability to obtain within six months, as applicableComplete and thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as it relates to their practice areaDemonstrated ability to successfully supervise and mentor employeesExcellent communication skillsMoore Engineering, Inc.'s culture is built on core values such as Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, and Kindness:Respect: Valuing all viewpoints and cultural differences.Integrity: Maintaining consistency, honesty, and commitment to safety and welfare.Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and commitments.Loyalty: Being dependable and building trust-based relationships.Kindness: Caring for co-workers, friends, families, and communities.These values guide our operations, and employees are hired, reviewed, rewarded, and recognized based on these characteristics. Sharing these values is important for being part of our team.Compensation:For Minnesota residents: The pay range for this position is $94,000-$148,000 (with flexibility DOQ). The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based on all our Minnesota locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills. In addition to base pay, certain positions at Vistal and subsidiaries are eligible for participation in our incentive compensation programsBenefits:We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, PTO based on years of experience, paid parental leave.We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs. We also offer other benefits including wellness programs, flexible spending benefits, dependent care account, employee assistance program, and more! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.