Senior Transportation Project Manager (PE) — Hybrid & Equity Path

gpac; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing opportunities

Partnership/equity track

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to join its Transportation team as a Project Manager. You will lead transportation projects from concept through construction, manage internal teams, and serve as a trusted partner to clients.

This hybrid role offers leadership visibility, opportunities to mentor staff, and a clear path to senior leadership and partnership within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• PE license required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years in transportation/civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing projects, teams, and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of roadway design, drainage, traffic, and utilities.
• Experience with DOT/local agency standards, plan development and project delivery.
• Experience with budgeting, proposals, and project financials.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, and related tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Serve as primary client contact and communication lead.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and scopes.
• Coordinate across disciplines (traffic, structures, drainage, surveying, planning, environmental).
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and staff.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to DOT standards.
• Support business development and identify opportunities with public agencies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Budgeting & proposals

Communication

DOT standards knowledge

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to join its Transportation team as a Project Manager. You will lead transportation projects from concept through construction, manage internal teams, and serve as a trusted partner to clients.

This hybrid role offers leadership visibility, opportunities to mentor staff, and a clear path to senior leadership and partnership within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.