Transportation Project Manager

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; 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 Engineer to manage projects from start to finish. The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license (or close to obtaining), and 10+ years in transportation engineering. Candidates should have strong client-facing and leadership skills, overseeing design, plans, and specifications. This opportunity includes industry-leading benefits and a clear growth path into senior leadership. Candidates must be prepared for pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering required.
• Experience with roadway design and permitting needed.
• Proven ability to manage projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects (DOT, roadway, municipal).
• Serve as main contact for clients and agencies.
• Oversee design, plans, specs, and permitting.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Project leadership

Transportation engineering

DOT standards

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

PE license or in progress

Job description

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

• KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks.
• KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.