Highway Project Manager

Project Manager (Transportation/Roadway Engineering) We are partnered with a growing transportation engineering consulting firm that is seeking a Project Manager to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys leading roadway and highway projects from pursuit through delivery while working directly with public-sector clients. With a strong project backlog and continued growth across transportation infrastructure markets, this role offers significant visibility, leadership responsibility, and long-term career advancement. The Project Manager will be responsible for: Leading transportation and roadway engineering projects while maintaining scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. Developing project management plans, execution strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and technical resources to achieve high-quality project outcomes. Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular project updates, resolving issues, and strengthening long-term relationships. Monitoring project financial performance, reviewing invoices, preparing progress reports, and participating in project financial reviews. Identifying project risks and opportunities, managing change orders, extra work requests, and task proposals as needed. Mentoring project team members through coaching, performance feedback, project debriefs, and ongoing professional development initiatives. The Project Manager should have the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. 10+ years of experience developing roadway and highway design plans. Proven experience managing engineering projects from planning through completion. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage clients, leadership teams, and project stakeholders. Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating subconsultants. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management best practices. Preferred Qualifications CAPM or PMP certification. Experience working with county, municipal, and state transportation agencies. Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3 projects. Demonstrated success managing complex transportation infrastructure projects. Benefits: Competitive base salary and performance-based compensation structure. Opportunity to lead high-profile transportation and roadway projects. Strong project backlog and long-term career stability. Leadership visibility and advancement opportunities within a growing organization. Collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence and professional development. Flexible work environment with a combination of office and occasional field responsibilities. If you're open to learning more, feel free to apply to set up a confidential conversation.