Civil Transportation Service Lead

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Civil Project Manager, Transportation, to lead project teams on LA DOT transportation, sewer, and drainage design. The role emphasizes strategic planning, client relations, and results-driven management.

You will coordinate design efforts, prepare technical proposals, manage scope, budget, and schedule, mentor staff, and negotiate contracts while maintaining quality and profitability.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed PE in Louisiana or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 8+ years of progressive roadway design experience and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client relationships and pursue new project opportunities.
• Prepare technical sections of proposals and participate in interviews.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control project team activities including scope, budget and schedule.
• Ensure quality control and act as primary client contact for each project.
• Mentor staff and coordinate resources with other PMs and Principals.
• Lead contract negotiations and approve client billing and scope changes.
• Communicate project requirements to all team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Mentoring

Communication

Roadway design

PE lic. (LA)

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Louisiana

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a talented professional to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA, as a Civil Project Manager, Transportation. This is a leadership role that involves strategic planning, team development, management, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence. You will manage LA DOT projects, including transportation, sewer, and drainage design.

This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients and building the future of Transportation

Requirements

• Maintain ongoing client relationships, pursue new professional connections, and seek new project opportunities with new and current clients.
• Be required to prepare technical sections of project proposals and participate in interview presentations.
• Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities, including but not limited to; reviewing and/or supervising technical aspects of work as well as defining the project scope, budget and schedule.
• Have primary responsibility for quality control and be the primary client contact for each project.
• Be responsible for setting goals, evaluating staff performance, and serving as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff members.
• Be required to coordinate staff resources with other PM’s and Principals throughout the company.
• Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for changes to scope and fees.
• Be expected to meet or exceed group and individual performance goals.
• Communicate project requirements to all team members.
• Commit resources of the firm issuing start and stop orders relating to the project progress and clients directives within contract requirements.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
• Understanding of alternative delivery methods
• Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
• Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
• General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
• Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
• Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
• Ability to coach and motivate others

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the state of Louisiana (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway design consultant coordination and review, roadway drainage, and sewer systems.
• This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices as needed

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving‑back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.