Transportation Project Manager

CONSOR Engineers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Industry-competitive PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CONSOR Engineers in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a Transportation Project Manager to lead roadway projects from design to construction. You’ll oversee a team of engineers, ensuring project quality and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 9 years of experience, and a PE in Tennessee. Benefits include career development, competitive PTO, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9+ years of experience in transportation engineering and project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of roadway projects from conceptual design to construction.
• Plan and direct transportation projects, overseeing all aspects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Technical problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Registered Professional Engineer in TN or ability to obtain

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

The Transportation Project Manager will lead the delivery of roadway projects from conceptual design through preliminary, intermediate, and final design phases to construction. You’ll manage a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for State, City, and County agencies.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, direct and manage transportation projects, overseeing all aspects of multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects across the region.
• Provide superior client service through quality management, technical excellence, responsiveness, and production management of design plans and specifications, reports and analyses.
• Prepare scope, schedule, and budgets for projects and task orders.
• Develop and present complex technical solutions to clients, demonstrating innovative problem solving abilities.
• Oversee the planning and design for roadway, bridge and traffic engineering projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Assist in business development and proposal efforts with local municipal, state, and private clients.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences or a closely related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer in TN or ability to retain PE within 1 year.
• Minimum of 9+ 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 and MicroStation.
• 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.

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 dynamic. 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:

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. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program 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 [phone]. 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 [phone].

Notices:

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.

At Consor, we’re committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact [e-mail].