Transportation Project Manager

Consor; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional training

License/certification bonuses

Hybrid/remote options

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Tennessee to lead roadway projects from concept through construction. You will manage a team of engineers and designers, ensuring efficient plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvements for state and local agencies.

The role requires 8 years in transportation PM, proficiency with OpenRoads and MicroStation, and strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, planning, sciences, or a closely related field.
• 8 years of experience in transportation project management.
• Proven track record of managing complex roadway/highway projects.
• Familiar with OpenRoads and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and manage transportation projects across the region.
• Provide client service with quality management and production oversight of plans and analyses.
• Prepare scope, schedule, and budgets for projects and task orders.
• Develop and present complex technical solutions to clients with innovative problem-solving.
• Oversee planning and design for roadway, bridge and traffic projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Assist in business development and proposals with municipal, state, and private clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Project management

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

The Transportation Project Manager will lead the delivery of roadway projects from conceptual design through preliminary, intermediate, and final design phases to construction. You’ll manage a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for State, City, and County agencies.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, direct and manage transportation projects, overseeing all aspects of multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects across the region.
• Provide superior client service through quality management, technical excellence, responsiveness, and production management of design plans and specifications, reports and analyses.
• Prepare scope, schedule, and budgets for projects and task orders.
• Develop and present complex technical solutions to clients, demonstrating innovative problem‑solving abilities.
• Oversee the planning and design for roadway, bridge and traffic engineering projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality project outcomes.
• Assist in business development and proposal efforts with local municipal, state, and private clients.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences or a closely related field.
• 8 years of experience in transportation project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects.
• Understands transportation design software, including OpenRoads and MicroStation.
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace:

Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation.

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Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position’s responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre‑employment substance screening and background checks.