Senior Project Manager/Highway Engineer III

Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 104,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Highway Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique chance to advance your career while contributing to significant transportation projects. As part of a 100% employee-owned company, you'll enjoy autonomy in leading project design and quality assurance, while collaborating with a nationwide team of experts. With a focus on professional development and client partnership, you will play a key role in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing transportation projects with budgets up to $20M.
• Licensed professional engineer in Michigan or able to obtain reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of roadway engineering and project design.
• Communicate effectively with clients to exceed expectations and ensure repeat business.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Corridor Modeling programs

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager/Highway Engineer III to support projects for the Transportation-Infrastructure Practice based out of our Plymouth, MI office.

Join Our Team & Elevate Your Career!

RS&H is excited to invite you to join our dynamic and expanding team in Novi, MI as a Senior Project Manager/Senior Highway Engineer. This role is a unique opportunity to advance your career, take on new challenges, and contribute to a key component of the company’s Michigan and broader national transportation expansion strategy.

Why This Opportunity is Special?

RS&H’s expansion into the Novi area is an opportunity for enormous growth for the employees that build our presence in the market. For the individual that enjoys participating in the direction of the company’s pursuits and sharing in the results, RS&H provides the place to excel as a 100% employee-owned company.

As a highway engineer in Novi, you will join an energetic regional and national team of highway engineers, traffic engineers, transportation planners, stormwater engineers, and structural engineers, and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) specialists.

You will also belong to a nationwide team of accountable, driven, and caring employee owners who are committed to taking a long view to growing and sustaining the company for future generations. Our “One RS&H” approach leverages the company’s resources efficiently across all locations, promoting internal collaboration and workshare opportunities to maintain realistic utilization expectations.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Autonomy & Leadership: With the support of your fellow employee owners, including company leadership and the project team, and direct access to a comprehensive learning and development program, you’ll independently steer all technical aspects of roadway engineering and lead the project design, production, and quality assurance/quality control to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions to our clients.
• Client & Team Communication: Leaning on your ability to build lasting relationships, you will effectively communicate with clients and the project team to exceed client expectations, resulting in repeat business and growth opportunities for our associates.
• Experience & Connections: You’ll leverage your connections and project experience to identify project opportunities, support the development of proposals, and select strong teaming partners to win work. You’ll engage in industry events with the team, promote your collective achievements, and network with prospective clients and other industry professionals.
• National Collaboration: With RS&H’s focus on flexibility and work sharing, you will collaborate with multi-disciplined teams on projects that directly impact Michigan and bring positive momentum to the vibrant growth and development within the state. In addition, you will access RS&H’s extensive nationwide footprint to broaden your experience, connect to a supportive network of incredible talent, and share knowledge and insights to improve our business.

What You Need to Succeed

• Professional Engineering License: You are a licensed professional engineer in Michigan, or can obtain reciprocity within six months, holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience: You bring 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, managing or serving as a technical lead on transportation projects with a construction value of $20M or less.
• Quality Focus: You are dedicated to delivering industry-leading products, staying organized, paying attention to details, and ensuring effective quality control processes.
• Client Partnership: You understand your client's goals, provide thoughtful options, advise on challenging decisions, and act as a reliable partner, proactively communicating to address challenges before they arise.
• Technical Proficiency: You are well-versed in MDOT and Federal Highway Administration policies and procedures, with experience in OpenRoads, MicroStation, and/or Corridor Modeling programs.
• Project Management: You maintain budgets, stay on schedule, and meet all deadlines and interim milestones, keeping projects on track.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship: You enjoy working collaboratively with teams and mentoring others, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

If you're ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact by delivering safe, innovative, and reliable transportation infrastructure that enhances the quality of life for all Michiganders, we invite you to apply and join us at RS&H. Together, we will create a more connected future where everyone can thrive.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

The base salary range for this position in Novi, MI is $104,200 to $171,900. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.