Senior Transportation Project Manager
US-SC-Columbia
Job ID: 2025-5586
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Transportation Planning & Design
Columbia
Overview
As a transportation engineering project manager, you’ll lead delivery of roadway improvement projects from conceptual design through preliminary, intermediate, and final design phases to construction. You`ll manage all aspects of schematic or PS&E plan preparation for roadway projects. The transportation engineering project manager reports to the area manager.
Responsibilities• Lead and manage mid- to large-size transportation projects, overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle
• Prepare scope, schedule, and budgets for projects and task orders
• Develop and present complex technical solutions to clients, demonstrating innovative problem-solving abilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes
• Oversee the design for roadway, highway, and traffic engineering projects
• Interface with clients and assist in business development and proposal efforts.
• Achieve in project pursuits to win work, coordinating with Business Development Manager
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred
- Project Management experience in Roadway/Highway projects
- SCDOT experience is a plus
- Registered Professional Engineer in SC or ability to obtain PE within 6 months
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects
- Proficiency in transportation design software, including OpenRoads, Microstation, and InRoads
- Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices
- Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Design Build experience is a plus
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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