Highway Engineering Project Manager

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking a Highway Engineering Project Manager for their Blacksburg, VA office. The successful candidate will manage roadway design and development, ensuring projects meet VDOT standards.

Applicants should have 5-10 years of experience, an engineering degree, preferably a Professional Engineer license in Virginia, and strong communication skills. WRA offers a comprehensive benefits package and values its employees' growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in highway design/project management.
• Virginia Professional Engineer license preferred but not required.
• Experience with VDOT construction plans and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway design and plan production for highway projects.
• Interact with clients and mentor staff.
• Coordinate utility and maintenance of traffic designs.

Skills

Highway design/project management

Client relationship development

Excellent communication

Knowledge of VDOT policies

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related major

Bachelor’s degree 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

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:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 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.

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)

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