Civil Project Manager - Transportation

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Transportation Project Manager (PE) to lead design teams and develop business relationships in the Iowa market. This role offers hybrid work flexibility with the option to work from the Cedar Rapids office.

The ideal candidate will have a PE in Iowa, 8+ years of highway design experience, and proven abilities in project management, staff mentoring, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa is required.
• 8+ years of highway design experience is required.
• Knowledge of IowaDOT design standards and the AASHTO Green Book is required.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff is required.
• Experience with project management, proposals, and business development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate client relationships in dynamic markets for transportation projects in Iowa.
• Lead design teams on transportation project design and delivery (roadway, drainage, traffic, preservation).
• Collaborate with contractors and owners to develop innovative construction staging approaches.
• Lead junior staff and promote their technical growth.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (Iowa)

Job description

Bolton & Menk is excited to be part of the Cedar Rapids area and will be expanding our team and services in Iowa. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a great team of professionals and grow your career! With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add a Transportation Project Manager (PE) to our Cedar Rapids team who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! As a Transportation Project Manager for our Iowa market, you will progress your career to the next level by leading design teams in addition to assisting with team development and business development responsibilities. You'll have the confidence that you're joining a growing business line in an established firm and can team with great leaders as they will help mentor you in the next step of your career.

This role will include hybrid work flexibility with the opportunity to work out of our Cedar Rapids office.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Cultivate client relationships in dynamic markets for transportation projects to position for growth of our business in the Iowa market.
• Utilize your expertise and project management skills on transportation project design and delivery, including roadway, drainage, traffic, and preservation design for DOT, Counties, and Cities
• Work with contractors and owners to develop innovative approaches to construction staging.
• Lead junior staff and promote the growth of their technical skills.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering from an accredited college or university
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa
• 8+ years of highway design experience
• Proven understanding of DOT design standards (IowaDOT preferred) and AASHTO "Green" Book
• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Experience with project management, proposal development, and business development
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment is essential
• Strong active listening and team building skills
• Possess valid driver's license

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS

• We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families.
• Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff…

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)