Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

The Northwest Parkway is a nine-mile-long toll road that is a part of the Colorado highway system, connecting E-470 at I-25 with US36 in the north Denver area. It serves the region by providing convenient access to residential and employment centers, including the City of Boulder and the Denver International Airport. Constructed and maintained entirely with private funds, the road opened in 2003 and was acquired by VINCI Highways in 2024.

The position Engineering and Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall performance, safety, and lifecycle management of the Northwest Parkway roadway, right-of-way (ROW), and associated facilities. This role ensures full compliance with the Concession Agreement, regulatory requirements, and company standards while leading engineering and maintenance operations.

This position plays a critical leadership role in managing infrastructure assets, overseeing maintenance programs, controlling OpEx and CapEx budgets, and coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure & Maintenance: Oversee roadway, facilities, and ROW maintenance, including team leadership, program execution, and snow operations.
• Engineering & Projects: Lead cross-functional projects; manage contracts, bids, and vendor selection. Coordinate with Toll Operations and IT on infrastructure impacts
• Financial Management: Develop and manage OpEx/CapEx budgets with strong cost control.
• Contracts & Compliance: Oversee vendors and ensure compliance with agreements, MMP, and operating standards. Coordinate with engineers, regulators, and law enforcement.
• Incident & Emergency Response: Lead emergency response, communications, repairs, and post-incident reporting.
• Environmental, Safety & ESG: Manage environmental planning, ESG reporting, and safety programs.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with jurisdictions, developers, and utilities; review ROW impacts and oversee utility requests.

Fleet oversight, required reporting, and other operational support.

Physical & Work Environment:

Employee will work in a standard office setting using computers and other business equipment and will also be required to perform duties in active roadway, right-of-way (ROW), and construction or maintenance environments.

Qualifications:

- Experience in infrastructure, roadway, or construction maintenance management

- Knowledge of contract management, budgeting, and lifecycle asset management

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business tools

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, construction, or infrastructure management.

- Transportation or roadway experience strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand, walk, and navigate uneven surfaces for extended periods

- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb (including ladders or embankments)

- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally

- Ability to visually assess roadway conditions, equipment, and safety risks

Safety Requirements:

- Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations

- Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include high-visibility apparel, hard hats, safety footwear, and other protective gear as needed

- Participation in safety training programs and adherence to established safety protocols is required

- Must exercise sound judgment and situational awareness in high-risk environments, including traffic-adjacent work zones

Work Hours & Emergency Response:

- May be required to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

- Must be available to respond to emergency incidents, including weather events, roadway hazards, or operational disruptions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with applicable law.

VINCI Highways, a VINCI Concessions subsidiary, is a leader in road concessions, operations and mobility services. We design, finance, build and operate highways, bridges, tunnels, urban roads and mobility services on a 3,360 km network in 15 countries. VINCI Highways leverages its expertise to deliver the highest performance and safety standards and provide drivers with a positive experience.