Senior Transportation Project Manager

CONSOR Engineers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Transportation Project Manager based in Columbia, SC. You will oversee roadway improvement projects from conceptual design through construction, managing all project aspects and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, significant project management experience, and proficiency in transportation design software.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Quarterly social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management.
• Registered Professional Engineer in SC or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency in transportation design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mid- to large-size transportation projects.
• Prepare scope, schedule, and budgets for projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Management

Technical Solutions

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

OpenRoads

Microstation

InRoads

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a transportation engineering project manager, you’ll lead delivery of roadway improvement projects from conceptual design through preliminary, intermediate, and final design phases to construction. You`ll manage all aspects of schematic or PS&E plan preparation for roadway projects. The transportation engineering project manager reports to the area manager.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage mid- to large-size transportation projects, overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle
• Prepare scope, schedule, and budgets for projects and task orders
• Develop and present complex technical solutions to clients, demonstrating innovative problem-solving abilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes
• Oversee the design for roadway, highway, and traffic engineering projects
• Interface with clients and assist in business development and proposal efforts.
• Achieve in project pursuits to win work, coordinating with Business Development Manager
  
  

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Project Management experience in Roadway/Highway projects
• SCDOT experience is a plus
• Registered Professional Engineer in SC or ability to obtain PE within 6 months
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects
• Proficiency in transportation design software, including OpenRoads, Microstation, and InRoads
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Design Build experience is a plus
  
  

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package ! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail] .

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups .
  
  

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined— it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

How We Support Diversity:

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Throughout our teams and across leadership, Consor pursues an environment in which each employee and prospective employee is treated respectfully, valuing the uniqueness of individuals and differing perspectives and experiences. At the heart of this is ensuring employment practices at Consor provide and promote equal employment and development opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. As such, Consor is an equal opportunity employer and pursues a program of affirmative action across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency , contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance , contact us at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214.

Notice: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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