Senior Transportation Project Manager

Keller Associates, Inc.; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k match program

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Keller Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for its Provo, Utah office. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in managing municipal infrastructure projects, particularly in water and wastewater. The role involves overseeing project designs, conducting planning studies, and mentoring junior staff. Key skills include excellent project management, attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant software. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement programs, and more.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience in water, wastewater, stormwater, and public works planning.
• Current PE licensure in Utah or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and specifications for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Conduct planning studies and hydraulic calculations.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in business development activities.

Skills

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Contract negotiation

Developing project fees and estimates

Managing project schedules

Team collaboration

Software proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer licensure (Utah, Washington, Idaho)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

BlueBeam

Job description

We are seeking a professional engineer with 8+ years of experience in managing municipal infrastructure projects with technical experience in water, wastewater, stormwater, and related experience in public works planning, design, and construction management. If that’s you, apply now for our Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager opportunity based in our Provo, Utah office.

Job Summary

The Senior Transportation Project Manager (PE) will work closely with other engineers, technical specialists, and clients to successfully deliver innovative solutions for complex transportation infrastructure challenges. This is an exciting growth opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Using local or AASHTO standards, oversee horizontal and vertical alignment, roadway sections, intersection layout and sight distance determination, interchange layout, utility plans, traffic control plans, signing and striping, roadway drainage including hydraulic reports, and right-of-way plans
• Conduct planning studies, modeling, and hydraulic calculations
• Develop plans and specifications
• Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports
• Provide support for project bidding and construction administration
• Mentor junior‑level staff
• Actively participate in business development, lead generation, and contribute to proposals, presentations, and other marketing documents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent project management skills and superb attention to detail
• Ability to support contract negotiation and execution
• Comfortable developing project fees and estimates
• Demonstrated success managing aggressive project schedules
• Able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Capable of working as part of a team or independently
• Ability to work successfully with experts in multiple disciplines with a range of approaches
• Proficient with applicable software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstationor other design software as appropriate and have the ability to participate in design and plan development

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Eight or more years of relevant professional experience
• Current Professional Engineer licensure in Utah, Washington, and/or Idaho or ability and desire to obtain licensure within six months of hire

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
• Salary Advantage Program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k match program & access to asset management services
• Year‑end bonus
• Costco membership
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid day of community service

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.