Transportation Project Manager

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Growth path into senior leadership

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead various transportation projects including roadways and municipal infrastructure. The role requires overseeing projects from design to construction, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, PE license (or in pursuit), and at least 10 years of transportation engineering experience. Exceptional client management and project leadership skills are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Experience with DOT standards, roadway design, and permitting.
• Strong client-facing and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from start to finish.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and agencies.
• Oversee design, plans, specs, and permitting.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing skills

Transportation engineering

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

PE license (or close to obtaining)

Job description

Kaw Valley Engineering has an immediate opening for a Transportation Project Manager

Kaw Valley Engineering is an award-winning engineering firm seeking a transportation-focused Project Manager to lead transportation projects (roadway, highways, and municipal infrastructure) from design through construction.

What You’ll Do

• Manage transportation projects (DOT, roadway, and municipal) from start to finish
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and agencies (KDOT, local municipalities)
• Oversee design, plans, specs, and permitting
• Keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving forward
• Coordinate internal teams and mentor junior staff

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
• PE license (or close to obtaining)
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• Experience with DOT standards, roadway design, and permitting
• Strong client-facing and project leadership skills

Why This Role

• Strong pipeline of transportation work
• High visibility with clients and leadership
• Real project ownership (not just execution)
• Growth path into senior leadership
• Industry-leading benefits and pay