Senior Transportation Project Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager in our Fresno, CA office. The role involves working on various transportation projects, managing and mentoring staff, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, a BS degree in Civil Engineering, and a California PE License. This position offers an opportunity to lead impactful projects in the community.

The projected salary range is $175,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Ability to compose technical reports and other written documents.
• Experience with local transportation agencies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and business strategy development.
• Mentor and manage the Fresno staff on transportation projects.
• Develop new client work and maintain existing client relationships.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Management skills

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

California Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager in our growing Fresno, CA office. The successful candidate will work on all phases of Transportation Projects primarily for Caltrans and other public agencies, and will lead with mentoring and managing the Fresno staff. Transportation projects may include roadway widenings, roundabout design, bridge projects, drainage systems, trail, utility relocations, and preparation of contract documents.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and over 2,500 professionals nationwide. Our focus on people drives us; we seek exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the best and brightest, working on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Ranked #33 in Transportation design by ENR, Dewberry has a strong history of winning and delivering impactful projects. Our team is growing in the West and we are looking for passionate engineering professionals who want to shape the future of transportation. This role offers the chance to work on industry-leading projects that impact the community.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have established client contacts, technical and managerial responsibilities, and market access to lead the execution of project work and implement business strategy to develop new client work and maintain existing client relationships. The candidate must have a BS degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of civil design experience. Prior experience with local transportation agencies and clients between Bakersfield and Merced is desirable. The work required is diverse and requires strong communication and management skills, in addition to:

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• California Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• Ability to work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub‑consultants, and county/agency review staff
• Ability to compose technical reports, memorandums, and other written communication
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
• Knowledge of local clients is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $175,000‑$200,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.