Transportation PE & Project Leader — Path to Partnership

gpac LLC.; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership/equity track

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Transportation team as a Project Manager. The role focuses on leading projects, guiding internal teams, and maintaining client relationships in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary consulting environment.

This position offers long-term growth with leadership visibility, a clear path to partnership, and a hybrid work culture with strong emphasis on professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Budgeting

Roadway design

Team mentorship

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Job description

gpac LLC. is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Transportation team as a Project Manager. The role focuses on leading projects, guiding internal teams, and maintaining client relationships in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary consulting environment.

This position offers long-term growth with leadership visibility, a clear path to partnership, and a hybrid work culture with strong emphasis on professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.