Transportation Project Manager

Garver Engineering; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager in Round Rock or Austin, Texas. This role involves managing transportation projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer, and have 10-20 years of relevant transportation experience, preferably with TxDOT. The firm offers competitive salaries, great benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of relevant transportation/roadway experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of TxDOT processes and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage successful completion of various transportation projects.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Establish and maintain client relationships with agencies.

Skills

TxDOT Roadway Design Manual

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Geopak

AASHTO Green Book

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MS Office/Office 365

Job description

Transportation Project Manager

Join our team at Garver, an award‑winning national full‑service firm committed to delivering innovative transportation solutions that enhance the communities we serve. With a distinctive combination of nationwide resources, local decision‑making, and deep technical expertise, Garver empowers employees to excel through professional mastery, mentorship, and diverse career opportunities. Join us in making a difference as we design and deliver transportation projects across Texas.

Garver is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing team in Round Rock or Austin. This role will lead and manage transportation projects—including schematic and PS&E design—while developing client relationships, pursuing new projects, mentoring staff, and contributing to Garver’s continued growth in the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage successful completion of transportation projects, including schematic and PS&E roadway design.
• Direct and coordinate work for multidisciplinary internal teams and subconsultants.
• Produce and oversee multiple projects concurrently, including plan production and design deliverables.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships with TxDOT, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), municipalities, and similar clients.
• Participate in marketing efforts: prepare proposals/LOIs, scopes, schedules, and fees; support interviews and presentations.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC procedures.
• Mentor and supervise Project Engineers, EITs, and less‑experienced Project Managers.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and support utility coordination, construction sequencing, and traffic control planning.
• Perform design for roadways/interchanges and support roadway, drainage, bridge, traffic control, signing/pavement marking, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities.
• Support client interaction and serve as a seller‑doer as part of Garver’s growth strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10‑20 years of relevant transportation/roadway experience (TxDOT or Central Texas experience and relationships preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • TxDOT Roadway Design Manual, TMUTCD, and TxDOT processes
  • AASHTO Green Book, Roadside Design Guide, HCM
• Proficient with Bentley tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak) and MS Office/Office 365.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and leadership skills; ability to mentor and be mentored.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous consulting experience with a primary focus on TxDOT, CTRMA, or municipal roadway projects.
• TxDOT Pre‑Certifications.
• Existing Central Texas client contacts.
• Experience preparing scopes, schedules, and fee proposals.
• Proven project management experience with direct client interaction.
• 3D roadway design experience.
• Active involvement in professional industry organizations.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.