Civil Transportation Project Manager

Shelby American, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Transportation Project Manager to lead impactful projects in Indiana. This role offers the chance to manage diverse transportation infrastructure projects, collaborate with a dynamic team, and enhance your leadership skills. You'll be responsible for ensuring quality and budget compliance while fostering client relationships. If you have a passion for transportation engineering and want to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of transportation in Indiana.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in designing transportation infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation infrastructure projects ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Mentor project teams and cultivate strong client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

GIS

Job description

Description

Civil Transportation Project Manager

Are you an experienced civil engineer looking to take the next step in your career? VS Engineering is seeking a Civil Transportation Project Manager to lead and support a variety of transportation infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact projects, collaborate with a dynamic and growing team, and expand your leadership skills in a supportive environment.

At VS Engineering, we believe in client-focused solutions, trust, teamwork, and expertise—all while having fun along the way. If you're passionate about transportation engineering and want to make a difference in the communities we serve, we’d love to connect with you!

Your Role as a Transportation Project Manager:

• Lead transportation infrastructure projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and pursue new business opportunities to support the firm's continued growth.
• Mentor and manage project teams, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Coordinate with public agencies at the city, county, and state levels, ensuring compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and feasibility studies for transportation projects.
• Apply innovative design solutions to complex transportation challenges using cutting-edge tools and industry best practices.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or a related field) from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana (or ability to obtain).
• 7+ years of experience designing transportation infrastructure projects.
• Project management experience with INDOT, ODOT, and municipal projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (required); experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GIS is a plus.
• Strong understanding of transportation design standards, regulations, and funding processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills.

What You’ll Contribute:

• A passion for taking on new challenges and continuously developing skills in a full-service engineering firm.
• Strong project management leadership capabilities, with a track record of delivering successful transportation projects.
• A service-oriented mindset and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• The ability to solve complex problems through creativity, collaboration, and professional judgment.

Our Mission

We serve the communities we live in, with a focus on our core values: Client Focus | Trust | Hard Work. Together | Knowledge

At VS Engineering, your growth is our growth. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make an impact on Indiana’s transportation infrastructure, apply today!

VS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status