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Regional Lead jobs are open across retail, logistics, healthcare, and financial services, from team lead to senior regional director, with specializations in operations management, territory development, and multi-site oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department: Transportation
Location: Detroit, MI
Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 / year
Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to help lead and grow our rail practice across multiple regions throughout the United States. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, supporting business development efforts, managing key client relationships, and overseeing successful delivery of rail projects across a regional portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in railroad engineering and project delivery, along with demonstrated leadership and experience managing teams, mentoring staff, developing business, and supporting regional growth initiatives. This position will play a key role in expanding Horrocks’ rail presence, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring consistent project execution and quality across the region.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support strategic growth initiatives within the assigned region.
- Lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of a variety of rail projects including industry track, terminals, spurs, mainlines, yards, and sidings.
- Coordinate with railroad companies for the delivery of a variety of DOT and municipal public agency projects involving railroad interface for at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
- Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor for rail design (geometry, material, etc.), grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
- Build and strengthen relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry partners across the region.
- Support business development activities including client engagement, proposal development, project pursuits, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.
- Provide mentorship, leadership, and technical guidance to engineers, designers, and junior staff across multiple offices and project teams.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and regional leadership to support staffing strategies, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and railroad standards.
- Lead implementation and enforcement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures throughout project development and delivery.
- Support the continued development and standardization of rail engineering and coordination practices, design procedures, and project delivery processes across the company.
- Travel periodically for client meetings, project site visits, regional coordination, and industry events.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation / land development engineering projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary rail engineering projects and managing client relationships.
- Strong understanding of design standards for track, at-grade railroad crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
- Experience mentoring technical staff and leading engineering teams across multiple projects or offices preferred.
- Understanding of CAD platforms and standard engineering software applications.
- Strong business development, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with railroad staff, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and team culture.
- Willingness to travel regionally as needed to support project delivery and client engagement.
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrock.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Department: Transportation
Location: Detroit, MI
Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 / year
Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Lead – Rail Engineer to help lead and grow our rail practice across multiple regions throughout the United States. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, supporting business development efforts, managing key client relationships, and overseeing successful delivery of rail projects across a regional portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in railroad engineering and project delivery, along with demonstrated leadership and experience managing teams, mentoring staff, developing business, and supporting regional growth initiatives. This position will play a key role in expanding Horrocks’ rail presence, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring consistent project execution and quality across the region.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Provide regional leadership for railroad projects and support strategic growth initiatives within the assigned region.
- Lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of a variety of rail projects including industry track, terminals, spurs, mainlines, yards, and sidings.
- Coordinate with railroad companies for the delivery of a variety of DOT and municipal public agency projects involving railroad interface for at-grade crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
- Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor for rail design (geometry, material, etc.), grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
- Build and strengthen relationships with clients, railroad operators, public agencies, and industry partners across the region.
- Support business development activities including client engagement, proposal development, project pursuits, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.
- Provide mentorship, leadership, and technical guidance to engineers, designers, and junior staff across multiple offices and project teams.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and regional leadership to support staffing strategies, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and railroad standards.
- Lead implementation and enforcement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures throughout project development and delivery.
- Support the continued development and standardization of rail engineering and coordination practices, design procedures, and project delivery processes across the company.
- Travel periodically for client meetings, project site visits, regional coordination, and industry events.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, railroad infrastructure, and transportation / land development engineering projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary rail engineering projects and managing client relationships.
- Strong understanding of design standards for track, at-grade railroad crossings, grade-separated structures, and utility crossings.
- Experience mentoring technical staff and leading engineering teams across multiple projects or offices preferred.
- Understanding of CAD platforms and standard engineering software applications.
- Strong business development, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with railroad staff, clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and team culture.
- Willingness to travel regionally as needed to support project delivery and client engagement.
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrock.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla11
- DoorDash8
- BKF Engineers6
- VGW5
- Google5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Artificial Intelligence2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional lead jobs.
- Five or more years of multi-site or territory management experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop distributed field teams
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and regional performance reporting tools
- Strong P&L ownership and budget management across a defined geography
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners such as marketing, HR, and supply chain
Tips for Your Regional Lead Job Search
Quantify your territory impact clearly
Hiring managers for regional lead roles want numbers tied to geography. Replace vague accomplishments with specifics like revenue growth across a defined territory, headcount managed, or number of locations overseen. Generic management language won't differentiate you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A regional lead resume for a retail chain reads differently than one for a healthcare network. Reframe your experience using the terminology of the target industry, whether that's store counts, clinic sites, distribution hubs, or branch offices.
Target openings that match your territory scale
A role overseeing five locations in one metro area is a very different scope than managing 30 sites across three states. Filter your search by the scale you've actually managed so you're not over- or under-pitching your experience.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Regional leads rarely have direct authority over every team they coordinate. Interviewers will probe how you've driven results through influence rather than hierarchy. Have two or three concrete examples ready where you aligned teams you didn't manage.
Negotiate relocation expectations up front
Many regional lead roles require frequent travel or a specific base location within the territory. Before accepting an offer, confirm expected travel frequency, whether relocation assistance is available, and how the territory boundaries are defined contractually.
Regional Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional leads?
The companies hiring the most regional leads right now include Tesla, DoorDash, and BKF Engineers, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Industries with the most active hiring tend to be retail, logistics, and healthcare services.
How many regional lead jobs are remote?
About 63% of regional lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though fully remote roles are less common given the field-facing nature of most positions. Sub-areas like regional operations strategy, territory planning, and training coordination tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles requiring regular on-site presence.
How do you become a regional lead?
Most regional leads start in individual contributor or team lead roles within their industry, then move into managing a single location or small team. From there, taking on cross-location projects, volunteering to mentor other managers, and building a record of measurable territory results are the steps that typically lead to a regional lead appointment.
Can you get a regional lead job with limited management experience?
It's possible if you can demonstrate meaningful scope in roles that weren't formally titled as management. Candidates who led project teams, covered for managers during extended absences, or owned a geographic territory in a sales or field role often qualify. Framing that experience in terms of accountability, team influence, and business outcomes matters more than the job title itself.
What does the regional lead interview process look like?
Most regional lead interviews involve a recruiter screen followed by a panel or series of interviews with HR, a hiring manager, and often a VP or senior director. Expect behavioral questions focused on leading distributed teams, handling underperformance across locations, and driving results without direct authority. A final round often includes a territory strategy presentation or case exercise.
Where can I find and apply to regional lead jobs?
You can find and apply to regional lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred territory size, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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