Transportation Network and Mobility Manager
City of Commerce City, CO
The first round of resume review will occur on July 8, 2026.
The Transportation Network and Mobility Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising traffic engineering and transportation planning operations throughout the City including but not limited to ensuring MUTCD compliance, traffic signal warrant analysis, traffic signal design and operations, intelligent transportation systems, pedestrian crossing improvements, road safety, multi-modal planning, and oversight of the City’s Safety Action and Transportation Master Plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinates with the staff of other City departments regarding all projects related to traffic and transportation
Manages consultant contracts for design and implementation of traffic signal design plans, traffic control plans, specifications, drawings, and reports
Administers all consultant contracts in compliance with City and State of Colorado requirements
Coordinates in-field work with City’s Streets Operations team, Traffic Signal Technician, Capital Investment Engineers team, and Construction Inspection team
Oversees the City’s traffic signal technicians, transportation planner(s), and transportation-related third-party contractors
Responsible for ADA compliance of the transportation network
Reviews and approves engineering drawings, specifications, and designs
Manages the City's implementation of the 2025 Safety Action Plan in partnership with the Public Works Director
Communicates and meets with the public addressing inquiries
Investigates, evaluates and addresses traffic requests, traffic control issues and complaints through the citizen work request system
Assists with development and implementation of design manuals, ordinances, and procedures
Appears before the Planning Commission, the City Council, School Boards, and/or Neighborhood Associations on traffic-related issues and functions as the engineering liaison for engineering-related traffic issues as directed
Develops plans and priorities for traffic engineering, transportation planning, traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems, development review, roadway and intersection design, traffic engineering standards, and specifications
Reviews and evaluates traffic reports, construction plans, traffic control and access plans for compliance with City standards and supports developers and engineers with technical guidance on development projects
Prepares a variety of reports and analysis for the City Engineer as requested
Manages the City’s Traffic Calming Program
Handles the collection and analysis of traffic data related to traffic hazards, accidents, volume, flow, speed, direction, circulation, and road capacity
Manages the City’s Traffic Operations Center, traffic signals and associated fiber network
Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment and establishes a culture of teamwork and communication that promotes workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion
Performs other duties as assigned
Essential Supervisory Duties
Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff
Prepares timely performance evaluations that clearly define expectations
Documents performance highlights and provides regular coaching and accurate feedback to employees
Establishes performance standards and controls
Develops recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining assigned employees
Mentors staff and identifies training opportunities to maximize performance
Monitors training outcomes based on established training standards and requirements
Performs supervisory activities including instructing, assigning, and reviewing work
Maintains performance standards, completes performance evaluations, allocates personnel assignments and acts on employee personnel matters
Participates in the selection of new employees
Makes decisions regarding discipline and termination as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited institution. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Traffic Operations Engineer in the State of Colorado, or have the ability to obtain license within six months of hire. Five (5) years of progressive engineering experience in transportation planning and engineering required. Technical knowledge of traffic operations, traffic control, transportation networks, and civil engineering required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Traffic signal and traffic cabinet maintenance, including the ability to troubleshoot in the field
MUTCD, HCM, AASHTO codes, CDOT standards, and City standards, and specifications at an advanced level
Principles, practices, and theory of traffic planning and engineering, including traffic calming and traffic safety at an advanced level
Roadway and bridge construction specifications, standards and practices at an expert level
The methods, materials, and equipment common to engineering operations
Standards and regulations governing Public Works projects and project safety
Surveying and ability to understand survey reports
Construction and engineering terminology
Accounting, legal, and municipal government terminology
Land development processes, procedures, terminology, and tasks
Traffic analysis, origin/destination studies, traffic signal warrants, designs, intersection analysis, and level of service calculations
Skill in
Mathematics performing calculations and estimations
Customer service, including experience and confidence with presentation and conflict resolution
Project management and organization
Interpersonal, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving
AutoCAD
Human relationships that support the City and department’s mission
Ability to
Assist others in understanding and meeting established standards
Read blueprints and understand construction plans
Acquire and apply new skills to projects and work assignments
Use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions in the best interest of the City
Promote and enhance a team-oriented work environment
Be creative, innovative, and flexible in managing the changing needs of the department and the City
Communicate effectively with engineering and construction professionals, coworkers, and the public
Work successfully in a team environment to provide excellent customer service
Commit to strong organization and work safety skills and procedures
Equipment Used, Work Environment and Physical Activities
Driving: Must be able to operate a personal or City vehicle in the normal course of duties
Office equipment: Copier, fax, calculator, printer, scanner, cell phone
Computer equipment: Personal computer, laptop computer, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and other software used in the profession and department
Other equipment: GPS and cell phone
Language skills: Reads, interprets, and analyzes technical documents, codes and regulations, and professional journals; writes reports, business correspondence, procedures, and proposals; presents information and responds to questions individually and in small or large groups
Mathematical skills: Performs highly complex mathematical calculations utilizing formulas
Reasoning ability: Applies the principles of logic, scientific thinking, and engineering judgment to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems using multiple, complex abstract and concrete variables in order to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Physical activities: Sits for several hours at a time; may walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, climb, carry and lift for short to long periods of time
Lifting: May lift and carry up to 20 pounds for short periods of time
Vision and hearing: Must be able to read paper and electronic documents. Must be able to differentiate colors and shades of color Must hear sufficiently to converse with others and participate in meetings with large and small groups
Exposure to environmental conditions: May be exposed to heat, cold, noise, smoke, odors, traffic, wetness when doing fieldwork, surveying or working at construction sites
Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities for the essential functions of the job.