Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation

TKDA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 109,290 - 162,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Senior Professional Engineer to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects in Milwaukee. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in civil engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in Wisconsin, along with at least 10 years of experience in highway design.

Responsibilities include project management, mentoring team members, and ensuring projects meet budget and time constraints. A competitive salary, health benefits, and an annual incentive plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of highway design experience.
• At least 5 years managing multi-disciplined projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects designing transportation infrastructure.
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases.
• Mentor and develop less experienced professionals.

Skills

Transportation planning

Project management

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager / Senior Professional Engineer, you will lead projects designing complex, safe and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will provide sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design services to clients in the Milwaukee region.

Responsibilities

• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
• Collaborate with senior leadership to track prospective business opportunities and develop 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 projects
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary 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, with strong knowledge of the project development process
• Demonstrated business development experience with a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication; ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; ability to facilitate or lead project team meetings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Wisconsin DOT design and delivery methods, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• 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 coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals
• Professional registration in two or more states

Salary

$109,290 – $162,330 per year (base pay for candidates with 10–20 years of related experience). Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual incentive plan with discretionary bonuses
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA) if you choose an eligible plan
• Employer MATCH on 401(k) deferrals
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) funded by company profits
• Accrued paid time off based on professional experience and eight paid holidays per year

EEO Statement

TKDA is 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.