Senior Transportation Project Manager PE - Iowa DOT

gpac; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match and profit分享

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Tuition and licensing support

Job summary

gpac is seeking a senior transportation leader to grow its central Iowa office. You will win work, run projects, and build the local team by strengthening relationships with Iowa DOT, cities, and counties.

You will shape pursuit strategy, lead proposals and interviews, and turn opportunities into backlog while managing roadway, traffic, and planning projects from scope through delivery. You will mentor local engineers, help hire the team as the office expands, and partner with regional

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Iowa PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years in transportation engineering (roadway design, traffic, or both).
• 5+ years working directly with the Iowa DOT.
• Track record of winning work and managing people.
• MicroStation/OpenRoads and Iowa municipal experience a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Iowa practice by strengthening relationships with Iowa DOT, cities, and counties.
• Shape pursuit strategy, lead proposals and interviews, and turn opportunities into backlog.
• Manage roadway, traffic, and planning projects from scope and budget through QA/QC and delivery.
• Lead and mentor local engineers, and help hire the team as the office expands.
• Partner with regional leadership on staffing and growth plans.

Skills

Leadership

Proposal development

Client relationship

Project management

Mentoring

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Our client, a well-regarded multi-state transportation engineering consultancy, is growing its central Iowa office and needs a senior transportation leader who can win work, run projects, and build the local team.

Your Impact

• Grow the Iowa practice by strengthening relationships with Iowa DOT, cities, and counties
• Shape pursuit strategy, lead proposals and interviews, and turn opportunities into backlog
• Manage roadway, traffic, and planning projects from scope and budget through QA/QC and delivery
• Lead and mentor local engineers, and help hire the team as the office expands
• Partner with regional leadership on staffing and growth plans

You Bring

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Iowa PE, or able to get it within 6 months
• 10+ years in transportation engineering (roadway design, traffic, or both)
• 5+ years working directly with the Iowa DOT
• A track record of winning work and managing people
• MicroStation / OpenRoads and Iowa municipal experience a plus
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

What's In It For You

• Leadership seat with real influence on a growing office
• Annual bonus, 401(k) with immediately vested match and profit sharing
• Strong medical/dental/vision, generous PTO, paid parental leave
• Tuition, licensing, and professional development support

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.