Senior Project Manager/Highway Engineer III

Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Highway Engineer to join their team in St. Louis. This role offers a unique chance to advance your career while contributing to vital transportation infrastructure projects. You will lead project design and quality assurance, ensuring high-quality solutions for clients. Collaborating with a diverse team, you'll leverage your expertise and connections to drive project success and foster client partnerships. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in transportation and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing transportation projects valued at $20M or less.
• Licensed professional engineer in Missouri or eligible for reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of roadway engineering and project design.
• Communicate effectively with clients to exceed expectations and drive growth.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Technical Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Corridor Modeling

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 St. Louis, MO office.

Join Our Team & Elevate Your Career!

RS&H is excited to invite you to join our dynamic and expanding team in St. Louis, MO 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 Missouri and broader national transportation expansion strategy.

Why This Opportunity is Special?

RS&H’s expansion into the St. Louis 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis 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 Missouri, 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 MoDOT 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 Missourians, 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.

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.