Roadway Engineering Project Manager/Team Leader

TranSystems; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TranSystems seeks a Roadway Engineering Project Manager/Team Leader for their Omaha, NE office. This critical role involves leading a team on significant transportation projects while ensuring high quality and timely delivery. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. The position features a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits including wellness, parental leave, and pet insurance

401(k) and tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of project management or team lead experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, preferably in Nebraska or Iowa.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to transportation facilities and drainage.
• Lead a design team to produce plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with leadership and clients to oversee project delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation/GeoPak

In Roads

Land Desktop

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Roadway Engineering Project Manager/Team Leader

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Job Posting

Overview

GFT is seeking a Roadway Engineering Project Manager / Team Lead to join our Transportation Team in Omaha, NE.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Our team specializes in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions for modern, multimodal roadway systems.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do: This role is suitable for an emerging or established engineering leader with experience in roadway engineering and project management. Responsibilities include designing and preparing plan submittals for highway and arterial roadway projects, complex intersection design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic and drainage design for various DOTs and municipal agencies.

• Manage projects related to transportation facilities such as freeways, arterials, intersections, and drainage.
• Lead a Design Team to produce plans, specifications, and cost estimates; oversee engineering reports and calculations.
• Participate in planning and design functions; communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Review shop drawings and answer construction phase questions.
• Support and develop team members through meetings, mentorship, and performance reviews.
• Manage labor projections, resource allocation, project budgets, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with leadership and clients, foster a positive work environment, and pursue business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of project management or team lead experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation/GeoPak, In Roads, Land Desktop, Civil 3D, and MS Office.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, preferably in Nebraska or Iowa.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills; commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred

• Additional design experience, especially with NDOT and IaDOT design-build projects.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000, based on experience and location.

• Hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness, parental leave, pet insurance, medical/dental/vision, disability, life insurance.
• 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and incentive compensation.

GFT is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value relationships, innovation, and community impact.