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Team Lead / Assistant Group Manager, Highway

TKDA

Jan 15, 2026
Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals is looking for an experienced transportation engineer with progressive technical knowledge and engaging mentorship skills for our Assistant Highway Group Manager position in Bloomington, MN. As the Assistant Group Manager, you will assist with leading a talented team of engineers, designers, and technicians to design roadway and highway infrastructure projects throughout the State of Minnesota for the DOT and various counties and cities. You will provide technical coaching and mentorship and be responsible for conducting performance reviews and outlining professional growth and development objectives in relation to your direct reports' professional aspirations and business goals. You will also be responsible for monitoring and assisting with workload distribution and resource allocation in accordance with availability, technical competencies / expertise, and professional development opportunities. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and implementing technical specifications as well as communicating requirements to team members and making revisions or enhancements as necessary to ensure consistency and accuracy with design standards and deliverables. Furthermore, you will conduct QA/QC reviews on work performed by your direct reports and assist the Highway Group Manager with reviews of work performed by other lead and senior team members. You will serve as a lead engineer on various project assignments and even assume the role of project manager for significant / complex projects or projects of strategic importance. On occasion, you may be required to facilitate proposal development efforts, represent TKDA at project interviews, and engage with current and prospective client representatives at local and regional conferences. In addition, you will assist the Highway Group Manager in outlining annual market development plans to enhance and expand awareness of our service offerings and capabilities. For this opportunity we are seeking a qualified professional who resides within a regular commuting distance of our Bloomington, MN office. Flexible work arrangements (3 days in office / 2 days remote per week) will be considered for those who have demonstrated an ability to work successfully in a hybrid work environment by displaying self-motivation, initiative, teamwork, and strong communication skills. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in civil engineering with a transportation emphasis. Registered as a Professional Engineer. Seven or more years of progressive experience designing large-scale roadway and highway infrastructure projects. Previous experience leading and/or coaching a team of transportation design professionals with varying competencies, knowledge, qualifications, and professional experience. Previous experience or aspirations to manage technical and financial aspects of multi-disciplined projects. Proficiency with Civil3D and/or Microstation and/or OpenRoads for design Strong working knowledge of MnDOT and AASTHO design standards and deliverable requirements. Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, preparing technical reports and documentation, conducting project interviews, representing TKDA in client meetings, leading team meetings, and coaching / mentoring team members. Possession of a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company and client requirements. Ability to travel regionally and nationally (up to 10%) as needed based on project assignments. Ability to mentor staff members in design and project management. Advantageous Qualifications Prior experience responding to proposal requests or facilitating proposal development efforts. Prior experience contributing to business or market development plans. Prior experience or aspirations to cultivate and enhance relations with stakeholders of current and prospective clients. Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. *Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies* TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.