Transportation Engineer - Senior Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonuses

Stock ownership

Licensure support

Hybrid schedule

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks a Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead and grow a portfolio of transport projects in a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

You will guide teams, manage contracts and budgets, mentor junior staff, and help expand client relationships across diverse infrastructure programs, with a hybrid work option and strong focus on licensure support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering required.
• 12+ years of experience in Transportation/Highway/Roadway Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required.
• Experience designing and performing QA/QC with OpenRoads, Civil 3D, and/or InRoads.
• Proven ability to direct projects profitably and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Guide and lead a team of Engineers and Project Managers on transportation projects, including QA/QC of deliverables.
• Manage project contracts and financials; participate in business development and marketing for growth.
• Maintain client relationships to win repeat work and develop new opportunities.
• Support staff development, including performance reviews and professional goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

InRoads

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

InRoads

Job description

Job Location

Bridgeport, West Virginia

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join our growing team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to combine your technical expertise, project leadership, and client development skills to expand your impact while helping shape the future of the Transportation practice.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of transportation and infrastructure projects while playing a key role in mentoring staff and shaping the direction of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Guiding and leading a team of Engineers and Project Managers through multi‑faceted Transportation Engineering projects, including performing QA/QC on project deliverables.
• Managing project contracts and financials, including involvement with business development and marketing efforts to identify practice growth opportunities.
• Maintaining a presence within the Engineering Community to develop new clients and foster relationships with existing clients to obtain work.
• Assisting in staff development, including annual performance reviews and professional development goal planning.
• Guiding external stakeholders through the regulatory environment, presenting at public meetings and hearings, and providing expert testimony.
• Leading financial management (AR/WIP) of projects, partnering with accounting and legal teams to resolve complex situations.

What We Offer

• 100% employee‑owned firm with a path to long‑term growth and ownership access within your first year.
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and stock ownership.
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses.
• A clearly defined career path with mentorship and support toward licensure.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse project portfolio across multiple industries.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options.
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), plus a 401(k) with a company match beginning the first of the month following your start date.
• A collaborative environment that encourages learning, cross‑training, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering (or related) is required.
• 12+ years of experience in the Transportation/Highway/Roadway Engineering sector is required.
• Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.) is required.
• Experience designing and performing quality assurance using OpenRoads, Civil 3D, and/or InRoads is required.
• Expertise in scope of service and budget (proposal) development, and demonstrated ability to direct projects profitably.
• Proven Business Development/Client Management experience is preferred.

Third Party Recruiters

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.