Senior Roadway Project Manager

Kimley-Horn; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager to lead and expand their Roadway practice in Atlanta. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex engineering design tasks while engaging with clients and local municipalities. The successful candidate will enjoy significant autonomy, with the potential for impressive bonuses and even ownership with success. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee development and a culture that prioritizes both client and employee success. If you're passionate about roadway projects and looking to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing roadway projects with a P.E. license.
• Experience with local agencies and full lifecycle of projects.

Responsibilities

• Expand practice focused on transportation projects for local municipalities.
• Manage design and delivery of projects profitably and lead a team.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Leadership

Civil Design

Proposal Writing

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Roadway Project Manager to expand our Roadway practice in Atlanta, GA!

Responsibilities

1. Expand our practice and presence in the market focused on transportation projects for the Department of Transportation and local municipalities.
2. Complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, client engagement, and the growth of the roadway design practice in local and/or surrounding markets.
3. Managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while actively engaging in design issues.
4. Leadership responsibilities include:
1. Operating with integrity and sound business principals.
2. Providing vision, business planning, and strategy.
3. Establishing goals.
4. Building and maintaining positive client relationships.
5. Having open communication with partners and team.
6. Growing and leading a roadway practice.
5. Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor.

The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

Qualifications

1. 15+ years of relevant experience managing roadway projects.
2. Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
3. Experience successfully winning and delivering work in the local and/or surrounding areas.
4. Knowledge and experience with the full life cycle of roadway projects.
5. Experience and relationships with local agencies and/or local municipalities.
6. Knowledge in the civil design of local roadways, urban freeways, and/or interchanges.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage roadway projects profitably while leading a team and collaborating with key stakeholders.
8. Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

1. Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
2. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
3. Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
4. Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
5. Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
6. Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.