Senior Project Manager -Transportation

Infrastructure Engineering Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is seeking a Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in transportation projects in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of roadway, bridge, and transportation projects while building strong client partnerships. IEI offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities within a supportive and committed team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license in Texas. Proven project management skills and experience with TxDOT projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience focused on roadway, bridge, and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success managing TxDOT and/or local agency transportation projects.
• Outstanding project management, client coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects from planning to successful delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and performance.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders including TxDOT and local agencies.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Civil engineering

3D modeling

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bentley ProjectWise

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – Transportation (15+ Years Experience)

Lead transportation projects and build client partnerships with Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI). IEI is expanding its transportation practice in Texas and seeks a Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering roadway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects.

The Houston office offers the stability of an established engineering firm with the energy of a fast-growing market, supporting projects for TxDOT and local agency clients that improve mobility and strengthen communities across Texas.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of roadway, bridge, and transportation projects from planning through completion, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader to project teams. Your experience will drive project success while fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex roadway, bridge, and transportation engineering projects from planning through successful delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and overall project performance.
• Deliver transportation projects using 3D model-based workflows (e.g., OpenRoads, Civil 3D) in alignment with TxDOT standards, including model development, QA/QC, and integration into plan production and construction deliverables.
• Build and strengthen relationships with TxDOT and local agency clients through responsive communication and exceptional service.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, including TxDOT, Harris County Toll Road Authority, Houston Public Works, and Fort Bend County.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with TxDOT and local agency standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams on project pursuits, proposals, and strategic client initiatives.
• Leverage existing client relationships and business development experience to expand IEI's transportation practice across Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience focused on roadway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure.
• Ideally 15+ years of hands-on Project Management experience in Transportation, Drainage, Roadway, Bridge, and Infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success managing TxDOT and/or local agency transportation projects.
• Thorough knowledge of TxDOT standards, procedures, and project delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience implementing, managing auditing QA/QC programs and proven ability to perform technical design reviews, constructability checks, and verify calculations and project specifications.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Outstanding project management, client coordination, and communication skills.
• Proficient in 3D modeling of roads, railways, and bridges; MicroStation, Bentley ProjectWise, OpenRoads; MS Office Suite; Deltek VantagePoint or similar CRM systems required; Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, or other project controls tracking software.
• Business development experience is welcomed and provides an additional opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our Houston transportation practice.

Why IEI

Growth creates opportunity—and IEI is building momentum. Our Houston office continues to expand with exciting transportation projects, exceptional clients, and a leadership team committed to investing in both our people and our future. You'll join an organization recognized for technical excellence, collaborative partnerships, and a strong culture. Here, experienced project managers are trusted to lead, empowered to make decisions, and supported by talented professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions for our clients and communities.

Bring your 15+ years of transportation leadership to a firm that's investing in the future of Texas infrastructure—and in the leaders who make it possible.

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.