Highway Engineering Project Manager

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental/maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Blacksburg, VA seeks a Highway Engineering Project Manager to lead roadway design and plan production for highway projects. The role involves geometric and drainage design, signing and pavement markings, utility coordination, and maintenance of traffic, with client interaction and staff mentoring.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in highway design/project management, an engineering degree, and preference for Virginia PE licensure.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of highway design and project management experience.
• Associate's degree in engineering or related major; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Virginia Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of VDOT construction plans, specifications, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage roadway design and plan production for highway projects.
• Lead design elements including geometric design, drainage design, signing and pavement marking, and utility coordination; maintain traffic design.
• Prepare contract documents and perform quality control reviews; mentor staff and interact with clients.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related major

Bachelor's degree preferred

Virginia Professional Engineer license preferred

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are \"People Focused and Project Driven\". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We have an immediate opening for a Highway Engineering Project Manager for our Blacksburg, VA office. We are a rapidly growing company with a strong industry reputation and an expanding presence in the region. This position will play an important role in expanding our market presence companywide.

Core responsibilities include development and/or management of roadway design and plan production for highway projects, including but not limited to geometric design, drainage design, signing and pavement marking design, utility coordination, maintenance of traffic design, contract document development, and quality control reviews; client interaction; and staff mentoring and development.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to develop highway engineering plans primarily for public sector clients including VDOT and other public entities. Our highway contracts range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchanges and new corridor designs to statewide and districtwide continuing services contracts. We also provide a full range of design-build and owner's representative services.

Requirements:

The successful applicant must possess the following:

• Must have 5 to 10 years of experience in highway design/project management
• Must have an Associate's degree in engineering or related major, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Virginia Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of VDOT construction plans, specifications, policies, and procedures required
• Experience managing roadway projects and preparing contract documents in accordance with VDOT policies and procedures required; experience with other state and local agencies in the Mid-Atlantic a plus
• Excellent communication and business development skills including developing client relations, strategic partnering, preparing proposals and presentations
• Ability to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursementLI>
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $185,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 3200

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