SeniorTransportation Project Manager

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced highway project leader in Texas to oversee planning, design, and development of large-scale highway and roadway projects in the Houston area. The role emphasizes client engagement, multi-disciplinary coordination, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The candidate should have extensive highway design experience, PM responsibilities, and active participation in regional professional associations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Texas PE license required.
• Progressive highway design experience with PM responsibilities.
• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Active participation in professional associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to accomplish task assignments related to highway projects.
• Oversee planning development, roadway design, rights of way coordination, and public safety with focus on quality.
• Manage all aspects of project pursuit and development; client engagement.
• Coordinate with Mobility Client Development to capture strategic projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, plans, and schedules; interface with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Texas PE license

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to accomplish task assignments related to highway projects
• Project roles include planning development; urban and rural roadway design; freeway and interchange design; rights of way coordination and management; and public safety, all with a focus on quality
• Full client engagement and responsibility for all aspects of project pursuit and development
• Ability to lead and manage all phases of a project
• Develop opportunity leads, project teams, and coordinate with the Mobility Client Development team to capture strategic projects
• Develop project scopes and budgets, interfacing with and maintenance of clients, and development of project plans and schedules
• Assist as needed on other projects assigned and work with other Arcadis offices as needed
• Interpersonal and client facing responsibilities will include excellent, clear, and concise, oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, resources, and presentations
• Contribute to strategic planning, development, and growth of the Texas Transportation Operations’ team
• Adhere to Arcadis' practices including quality and safety standards

Requirements

• Texas PE license
• 15+ years of progressive highway (TxDOT or local municipality) design experience, including PM experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Experience working in and leading large multi-disciplinary teams
• Progressive highway (TxDOT or local municipality) design experience, including PM experience on roadway design projects
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading highway project teams, managing project scopes and budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Possesses strong communication skills for client engagement and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.