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Houston Engineering, Inc.

Office Manager - Senior Transportation Engineer

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Houston Engineering, Inc.

Providing innovative engineering solutions across a range of sectors including water, infrastructure, and energy.

Oversee office operations, staff, finances, and growth for transportation engineering.
13 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Sioux Falls, SD
Office Full-Time
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Environmental
Municipal Infrastructure
Transportation
Surveying and Reality Capture
Geospatial Technology
GIS Consulting
Transportation Planning
Role

Description

engineering analysis
technical reporting
cad coordination
budget management
staffing oversight
project leadership
  • Assists other offices in cross office work share or needed resources if possible.
  • Establishes consistent expectations and responsibilities of all Project Managers
  • Establishes and monitors individual performance goals
  • Assists Project Managers/Supervisors in staffing, resources and project needs.
  • Serves as a liaison between Corporate and office staff to facilitate operations and communication between the two.
  • Identifies and resolves existing and potential operational and performance deficiencies.
  • Supports, encourages and troubleshoots intra-office relationships and cooperation
  • Prepare or oversee detailed engineering analyses, schedules, technical reports, etc.
  • Develops and implement office business/market plans and budgets.
  • Supervises and manages Administrative staff in the office
  • Supports the Project Managers in their budget responsibilities, invoicing, and staff management.
  • Oversees, monitors staffing, resources, Business Development, opportunities and reports on office operations.
  • Anticipates and tracks staffing needs of the office identifying peaks and valleys.
  • Establishes PM expectations of project performance (i.e. Deadlines, coordination, WIP/AR, Profitability…), including client satisfaction levels.
  • Interface with CAD designers, other engineers and subcontractors.
  • Grow and expand transportation services and clients in the state.
  • Responsible for the company/office enforcement of product standards and procedures (i.e. Drawings, ACAD, Plans, Reports, Specifications, QA/QC procedures, policies, time sheet, accounting standards…)
  • Promotes, supports, and monitors effective Project Management practices and training.
  • Effectively lead and manage activities and people on specific projects.

Requirements

10+ years
dot projects
team leadership
pe license
bachelor's
civil eng
  • Ability to research, analyze, and present office and individual financial performance measures.
  • 8+ years of experience in the design and construction of state DOT and county highway projects preferred.
  • Exceptional skills in team leadership, coordination, and support.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; authorization to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future required.
  • Track record of successful staff integration and team building at multiple levels of management.
  • Ten or more years of professional experience, with a minimum of three in a management level/office manager or similar
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering field.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally.
  • Professional Engineer license in the applicable state you work
  • Track record of meeting or exceeding annual personal performance goals (i.e. leads by example)

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

  • visa sponsorship is not available; permanent us work authorization required.

Security clearance

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Company

Overview

  • Founded with a vision to create long-lasting and impactful engineering solutions.
  • Focused on addressing complex challenges in sectors like water, energy, and infrastructure.
  • Specializes in designing, analyzing, and implementing solutions for a diverse range of industries.
  • Has a proven track record of delivering successful projects that improve communities and environments.
  • Works with both public and private clients, handling everything from initial planning to final implementation.
  • Key projects include large-scale water management systems, energy infrastructure, and transportation solutions.
  • Known for innovative, customized solutions that prioritize efficiency and sustainability.
  • Recognized for adaptability in managing the evolving demands of engineering technologies.

Culture + Values

  • Being Client‑Focused
  • Commitment to Quality/Excellence
  • Striving to be The Ideal Team Player (humble, hungry, smart)
  • Helpful. Engaging. Inspiring.
  • Welcoming all people, treating all with respect, demonstrating a serving heart at work and in our communities, working hard, playing hard, and having fun

Environment + Sustainability

  • Provides greenhouse gas and carbon assessments, water quality and quantity analysis for agricultural clients.
  • Partners with agriculture to develop trusted data and empower supply-chain sustainability storytelling.
  • Works on federally funded water-resources projects with long-term environmental value (e.g., Fargo-Moorhead Diversion, Minot Water Treatment Hazard Mitigation).
  • Focuses on sustainability and climate services integrated into core environmental and watershed planning work.

Inclusion & Diversity

  • No publicly stated DEI strategy or outcomes found on official site or LinkedIn
  • No gender‑related statistics published
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