Senior Manager, Design and Engineering

Verra Mobility

. Lead and manage the in-house Design and Engineering team, setting priorities, performance expectations, technical standards and QA accountability .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects, with a strong focus on establishing engineering standards, QA/QC processes, and compliance with regulations. Proven ability to develop strategic plans, manage budgets, and build relationships across various stakeholders in the engineering and construction sectors.

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B.S. In Civil EngineeringNY Professional Engineer (PE) License10+ Years Of Engineering ExperiencePeople Leadership ExperienceVendor Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Traffic OperationsEngineering ManagementBudgetingResource PlanningPerformance MetricsEngineering StandardsQA/QC ProgramsRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Issue ResolutionStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluenceStrategic ThinkingTeam Building

Certifications & Qualifications

NY Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseState Registration (Desired)

Industry Keywords

Engineering PracticesConstructionProject DeliveryFederal RegulationsState Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the in-house Design and Engineering team, setting priorities, performance expectations, technical standards and QA accountability
Provide senior oversight for design, planning, permitting, traffic studies, reporting and artifact management
Serve as an escalation point and senior technical advisor for complex engineering issues
Build relationships with consultants, municipalities, development communities, regulators and industry groups
Partner with project managers and cross-functional leaders to execute projects from design through completion
Establish engineering techniques, procedures, criteria and design standards
Oversee infrastructure and utility plan reviews for compliance with guidelines, specifications, codes and regulations
Develop the Design and Engineering strategy, annual priorities and roadmap
Own workforce and capacity planning, resource allocation, consultant utilization and staffing recommendations
Establish KPIs and operating metrics for quality, cycle time, permitting, vendor performance and delivery
Lead vendor selection, onboarding, performance management and governance
Partner on budgets, forecasts and cost-management initiatives
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of design, engineering, permitting, document-control and QA/QC processes
Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, permitting and delivery risks
Lead and develop managers and individual contributors, including development plans and succession planning
Influence cross-functional planning with Construction, Project Management, Operations, Sales, Legal and Procurement
Evaluate emerging engineering practices, tools and technologies
Provide executive-ready updates on performance, risks, resources and strategic initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar discipline
10+ years of progressive professional engineering experience, including traffic operations and engineering management
Significant experience leading teams and complex multi-market programs
NY Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or ability to obtain)
5+ years of demonstrated people leadership experience
Experience establishing and scaling engineering standards, QA/QC programs, vendor governance and operating processes across multiple jurisdictions
Experience managing multiple concurrent priorities, complex stakeholder relationships and engineering programs with material schedule, cost, quality and compliance implications
Experience with budgeting, resource planning, forecasting and performance metrics in an engineering, construction or project-delivery environment
Additional state registration highly desired, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, or credentials to achieve comity licensure
Ability to get licensed in key states within a reasonable amount of time
Proven success in state and local government market sectors
Knowledge of federal and key state laws and regulations governing engineering practices
Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards, rules, regulations and company policies
Ability to lead through influence across functions, geographies and organizational levels
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to develop organizational strategy and measurable execution plans
Proven ability to build, coach and retain high-performing teams
Advanced vendor and consultant management skills
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership, customers, agencies and stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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