Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation

TKDA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

TKDA in Milwaukee is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Senior Professional Engineer to lead design projects in transportation infrastructure. You will be responsible for full project management, from planning to execution, ensuring cost efficiency and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in civil engineering, a PE license in Wisconsin, and 10+ years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team in a supportive hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of highway design and related transportation experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing multi-disciplined projects.
• Strong knowledge of Wisconsin DOT design methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for transportation infrastructure systems.
• Prepare design calculations and plans for projects.
• Coordinate activities of engineers and production staff.

Skills

Project management

Highway design

Interpersonal skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager / Senior Professional Engineer, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design.

We specialize in all areas of transportation design and planning, including highway, traffic, bridge, and roadway. We are looking for professionals with expertise in one or more of these disciplines to support our growing portfolio of work in the Milwaukee region.

Our “Seller‑Doer” approach to business development means you will collaborate with Surface Transportation leaders and senior executives to advance our services, contribute to marketing plans, cultivate and maintain client relationships, track prospective opportunities, develop proposals, and deliver client presentations.

Our employee‑owned, multi‑disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday‑Thursday in‑office; Monday & Friday work‑from‑home.

Responsibilities

• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross‑sell multi‑disciplined consulting services, contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Deliver profitable projects efficiently
• Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of design projects
• Collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians
• Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team
• Travel may be required for client meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin
• Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multi‑disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process, including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Wisconsin DOT design and delivery methods, including proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with a multi‑disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals
• Desire or demonstrated ability to leverage technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals
• Professional registration in 2 or more states

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: accrue PTO based on experience and eight paid holidays per year

Equal Opportunity Employment

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship; TKDA does not sponsor employment visas.

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10‑20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.