Transportation PM: Flexible Schedule & Ownership

Woolpert; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Ownership opportunity

Health insurance

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager to join the Transportation Team in Houston or Dallas. You will lead project teams through engineering, design, and delivery, while building client relationships and pursuing new work.

Ideal candidates bring a Civil Engineering degree, TX PE, 5–15 years of transportation experience, and the ability to travel 5–10% to client sites. The role offers growth in a national firm with a culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active PE license in Texas or ability to obtain a Texas PE license within one year of hire.
• 5–15 years of experience in transportation design (strong preference for roadway experience).
• Must be able to travel 5–10% to client sites.
• Knowledge of TxDOT Project Development Process, construction documentation & administration and knowledge in state, local municipalities design process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through the development of preliminary engineering, detailed design, and quantification of transportation projects.
• Lead design or help design complex roadway and transportation projects that require creative solutions.
• Perform engineering design tasks such as highway and street design, roadway alignments, roundabout design, roadway grading and modeling, curb ramp design, signing and pavement plan, maintenance of traffic, storm drainage.
• Respond to requests for proposals by leading the development of the proposal submission as well as preparing scope, schedule and budget of projects.
• Ensure deliverables and quality standards are met in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage and support internal and client cross‑functional teams.
• Leverage existing relationships and new client and consultant relationships in the pursuit of new work.
• Actively participate in professional societies, organizations, and conferences by serving on boards, presenting at luncheons or conferences.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Communication

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager to join the Transportation Team in Houston or Dallas. You will lead project teams through engineering, design, and delivery, while building client relationships and pursuing new work.

Ideal candidates bring a Civil Engineering degree, TX PE, 5–15 years of transportation experience, and the ability to travel 5–10% to client sites. The role offers growth in a national firm with a culture that values collaboration and innovation.