Project Delivery Leader, Highways

RK&K; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Delivery Leader in Transportation to join its dynamic team. This role focuses on leading a variety of transportation projects, ensuring adherence to design standards, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil engineering and transportation design, with proficiency in essential software tools. This innovative firm fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact community infrastructure. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Career Development

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in civil engineering with a focus on transportation.
• Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Expertise in Microstation, AutoCAD, and highway design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and design projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project execution.
• Facilitate client meetings and manage project deliverables.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Highway Design Standards

Microstation

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At RK&K, we are hiring a Project Delivery Leader in Transportation to support existing clients and support the development of new clients and efforts firm wide. As a senior member of our Firmwide development team, you will focus on leading a variety of dynamic structural pursuits and projects as it relates to transportation, primarily focused on project across RK&K's overall current and new service areas. Join our one profit center team as you perform a wide variety of transportation/highway planning and engineering tasks, including; developing/analyzing alternative solutions, overseeing talented and professional staff, and leading highway planning and/or design projects. The individual must have a clear understanding of AASHTO, and local state/municipal design criteria. Coordination with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project staff will be required.

This role can be remote with required travel as needed to the project location.

Essential Function

• Lead transportation planning and/or design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment


• Mentor junior engineering and technician staff on transportation planning and/or design task


• Understand and apply Highway Design Standards, and other highway design manuals and guidelines to transportation projects


• Produce construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates


• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a team environment


• Serve as Project/Program and Contractual Manager on a variety of transportation related projects


• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans


• Direct project staff and sub-consultants


• Serve as liaison between client and firm


• Participate in Business Development and Marketing to secure future clients and workload

Required Skills and Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program


• Ten (10) + years of experience in civil engineering design with a focus in transportation/highway engineering


• Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or ability to obtain within six (6) months


• Expertise in Microstation / Geopak / InRoads/ Open Roads and/or AutoCAD / Civil 3D and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel


• Experience with federal, state, and local government projects

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Alternative project delivery experience


• Experience with working in multiple states

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off


• Matching 401(k) plan


• Paid Holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances


• Paid parental leave


• Wellness programs and employee resource groups


• Career Development


• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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