Senior Transportation Project Manager

slihrms; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead roadway design teams on municipal and state projects. You will manage client communications, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with consultants, while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in Civil Engineering, 12+ years in engineering, TXDOT roadway design experience, 5+ years PM, and a TX P.E. license. This client‑facing role offers strong growth with our CTRMA GEC Team.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of engineering experience.
• Must have TxDOT highway/roadway design experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Direct knowledge of Project Development, Schematic and PS&E processes is essential.
• P.E. license in TX is required.

Responsibilities

• Execution of procured transportation projects by leading engineering design, coordination with design staff on project components, client interactions, and project management tasks.
• Schedules and coordinates project meetings with the project team, regulatory agencies, the client, and others involved with the projects.
• Manages project production by tracking charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects, and communicates project progress/status to senior management.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with supporting consultants and subcontractors and drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.
• Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
• Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget and quality objectives.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) GEC Team in Austin, TX as a Senior Transportation Project Manager on various Roadway projects and Programmatic activities. In this role, you will apply technical expertise and project management experience to manage engineering design teams on a variety of transportation-related projects. Also performs the basic project functions of client communication, production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, and financial management. Functions as a mentor to assist others in their training and development. This position is client-facing and has tremendous growth and career development potential.

Your role

• Execution of procured transportation projects by leading engineering design, coordination with design staff on project components, client interactions, and project management tasks.
• Schedules and coordinates project meetings with the project team, regulatory agencies, the client, and others involved with the projects.
• Manages project production by tracking charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects, and communicates project progress/status to senior management.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with supporting consultants and subcontractors and drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.
• Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
• Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget and quality objectives.

About you

• BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of engineering experience.
• Must have TxDOT highway/roadway design experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Direct knowledge of Project Development, Schematic and PS&E processes is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills.
• Strong project financial management and team management skills.
• P.E. license in TX is required.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $160,000 - $180,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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