Transportation Project Manager

Socket.dev; Lincoln (RI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Medical coverage

Professional development

Job summary

BETA Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead highway and multimodal transportation projects in Rhode Island.

The role entails managing scope, budgets, schedules, and client expectations, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction. Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree, PE license, 8–15+ years of related experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS/Pro.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Civil Engineering degree and PE license.
• 8–15+ years of highway design, stormwater, and roadway construction experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil3D, ArcGIS/Pro; knowledge of RIDOT/MassDOT/ConnDOT is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-relations skills required.
• Ability to perform field data collection and asset inspections; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects from planning to construction and deliverables.
• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across engineering and environmental disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership in roadway design, drainage, and ADA compliance.
• Ensure designs meet RIDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD standards and QA/QC policies.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals throughout project development.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Field data collection

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

ArcGIS/Pro

AutoCAD Storm

HydroCAD

Job description

Description

BETA Group, Inc. is a recognized leader in engineering, planning, and design services, delivering innovative transportation solutions throughout New England. As an employee-owned company through an ESOP, our people have a direct stake in our success and take pride in the work we deliver for the communities we serve. We’re looking for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing Rhode Island team. This is an opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects, build strong client relationships, mentor talented professionals, and play an important role in growing BETA’s presence throughout Rhode Island and New England.

You’ll lead projects from planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction, while managing scope, budgets, schedules, quality, and client expectations. Your day may include leading project meetings, reviewing roadway designs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, meeting with RIDOT or municipal clients, visiting project sites, resolving technical challenges, and mentoring engineers and designers.

You’ll work on a variety of projects, including:

• Highway and roadway improvements
• Complete streets and multimodal transportation
• Intersection and corridor improvements
• Sidewalk and ADA improvements
• Stormwater and drainage
• Pavement design and rehabilitation
• Municipal and DOT projects
• Construction administration and support

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects from planning and conceptual design through final design, bidding, and construction
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverables
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating engineers, designers, environmental professionals, and other technical specialists
• Provide technical leadership for roadway and highway design, including geometric design, grading, drainage, traffic control, ADA compliance, and pavement design
• Review plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and constructability
• Ensure projects comply with applicable RIDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and other regulatory and design standards
• Coordinate permitting, agency approvals, and regulatory requirements throughout project development
• Support construction administration and resolve design, field, and constructability issues as they arise
• Lead QA/QC efforts and maintain BETA’s standards for technical excellence
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, municipalities, agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Represent BETA at client meetings, public presentations, agency coordination meetings, and project reviews
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance and opportunities for professional growth
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development initiatives
• Cultivate new and existing client relationships and identify opportunities to expand BETA’s transportation services throughout Rhode Island and New England
• Collaborate with BETA’s New England offices to leverage regional expertise and resources to deliver successful projects

Preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Growth Opportunities

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior management positions

Requirements

Required Experience/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 8 to 15+ years of related engineering experience in highway design, stormwater management, ADA compliance, and roadway construction practices
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS/Pro
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with AASHTO, RIDOT/MassDOT/ConnDOT design standards, MUTCD
• Experience with RIDEM and CRMC permitting regulations
• Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD Storm and Sanitary & HydroCAD
• OSHA Certifications (OSHA 10-Construction, OSHA 40-HAZWOPER, OSHA Confined Space Entry, etc…)
• Project Management experience

About BETA

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.