Senior Project Manager
A growing engineering team is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Lead Roadway Engineer to oversee and manage transportation design projects for clients such as state departments of transportation, municipalities, counties, and tolling agencies.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Texas roadway design engineering, with a proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams including drainage, structural, and survey professionals. Extensive knowledge of TxDOT Specifications and the TxDOT Roadway Design Manual is highly desirable.
You'll be leading a team of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working on projects delivered through various methods such as traditional bid-build and design-build.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development of engineering documents that align with client objectives while staying within budget and on schedule.
Oversee the design of transportation elements including geometric alignments, profiles, cross sections, maintenance of traffic plans, and construction sequencing.
Prepare key engineering documentation such as Typical Section Packages, Pavement Design Reports, and Variation/Exception Reports.
Coordinate directly with clients and internal team members, draft meeting summaries, and assist with progress reports and invoicing.
Conduct quality control reviews and manage construction quantity estimates.
Take responsibility for reviewing and sealing engineering work, as well as supervising junior engineers.
Represent the team in professional, community, and industry activities.
Play an active role in pursuing new opportunities, developing proposals, and collaborating with discipline leads during pursuits.
Contribute to a collaborative and employee-focused work culture.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (from an ABET/EAC accredited institution).
Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Minimum of 12 years of experience in roadway design and engineering project management.
Strong background in TxDOT-related transportation projects preferred.
Required Skills:
Proficiency with MicroStation, GEOPAK, and/or OpenRoads.
Skilled in preparing contracts, scopes, and fee estimates per TxDOT standards.
Familiarity with ProjectWise is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
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