Project Manager - Transportation

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Transportation Project Manager with 8+ years of roadway design experience and at least 1 year of project management experience.

The role includes leading design teams, coordinating with agencies, preparing proposals, and mentoring staff to deliver complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget. The candidate will work from our Las Vegas office, manage project scopes from planning through construction, and engage with

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner.
• Lead the technical aspects of various projects.
• Prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for diverse projects.
• Supervise engineers and technical staff on projects.
• Perform field reviews and other design-related assessments.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with agencies, subconsultants, and other disciplines.
• Support business development, client contact, and proposal activities.
• Mentor and guide junior staff to grow the team.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Budgeting

QA/QC

Client coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transportation Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

This professional will support public and private infrastructure projects and sit in our Las Vegas, NV office. Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of roadway design experience and a minimum of 1 year project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact, and growth of a team.

Requirements

• Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
• Lead the technical aspects of various projects
• Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects of various size and complexity
• Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
• Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret and act upon business metrics
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
• Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Participate in business development activities include proposal preparation and interviews
• Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills:

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D
• Proficient in the use of national design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
• Proficient in applying ADA/PROWAG criteria in public infrastructure design
• 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
• Experience providing construction phase services
• Experience with duties involved in managing a design team
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
• Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
• Ability to coach and motivate others

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design
• This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States

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.