Project Manager - Transportation

ZipRecruiter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in community infrastructure solutions is looking for a Transportation Project Manager to join their Charlotte branch. This role involves leading design teams, managing projects, and developing client relationships to ensure safe and sustainable community development. Ideal candidates have a strong background in civil engineering and significant experience in highway design, alongside a commitment to mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Overtime compensation

Discretionary bonuses

Employee ownership program (ESOP)

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of highway design experience required.
• Proven understanding of DOT design standards.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate client relationships for transportation projects.
• Lead design teams on transportation project delivery.
• Work with contractors to develop construction staging.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking to add a Transportation Project Manager (PE) to our Charlotte team who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! As a Transportation Project Manager, you will progress your career to the next level by leading design teams in addition to assisting with team development and business development responsibilities. You’ll have the confidence that you’re joining a growing business line in an established firm and can team with great leaders as they will help mentor you in the next step of your career.

With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Cultivate client relationships in dynamic markets for transportation projects to position for growth of our business.
• Utilize your expertise and project management skills on transportation project design and delivery, including roadway, drainage, traffic, and preservation design for DOT, Counties, and Cities
• Work with contractors and owners to develop innovative approaches to construction staging.
• Lead junior staff and promote the growth of their technical skills.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering from an accredited college or university
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina
• 8+ years of highway design experience
• Proven understanding of DOT design standards
• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Experience with project management, proposal development, and business development
• Strong working technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment is essential
• Strong active listening and team building skills
• Possess valid driver’s license

Supporting Our Employees

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid flexible company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS

At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required after any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including and vets.