Transportation Project Leader - Hybrid & Growth

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Annual bonus

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Company cabins in NM and NC

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Austin or San Antonio, TX to lead complex transportation projects for public clients.

The role emphasizes ownership of project delivery, staff mentorship, and growing the transportation practice while maintaining client relations. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 6+ years of roadway design, and a Texas PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years roadway design experience.
• 2+ years progressive project management experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer license or ability to become licensed in Texas within 6 months.
• Strong technical skills in roadway and drainage design.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads/Open Roads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from start to finish, managing client communication, deadlines, deliverables, budgets and quality.
• Mentor and train junior engineers to grow transportation capabilities.
• Contribute to business development and win new projects in the Texas transportation market.
• Lead analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and reports for transportation projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Austin or San Antonio, TX to lead complex transportation projects for public clients.

The role emphasizes ownership of project delivery, staff mentorship, and growing the transportation practice while maintaining client relations. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 6+ years of roadway design, and a Texas PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).