Transportation Project Manager (Highway & Roadway Design – VDOT)

RK&K; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is looking for a dynamic Transportation Project Manager to lead transportation projects for VDOT and municipal clients. This role involves managing a team of engineers and coordinating multi-modal transportation planning efforts, while ensuring the quality and compliance of engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in civil engineering and hold a P.E. license. This position offers a hybrid work environment and various benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in civil engineering design or transportation/highway engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Experience with Federal, State, and local design criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-modal transportation planning and design projects.
• Review and certify engineering plans, models and documents.
• Mentor junior staff on transportation design tasks.
• Produce construction documents and specifications.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Transportation/highway engineering

OpenRoads Designer / Microstation / InRoads

Microsoft Products proficiency

Understanding of design criteria

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Microstation

InRoads

Job description

At RK&K, we are excited to add a dynamic Transportation Project Manager (PM) to lead highway and roadway design projects for VDOT and municipal clients in Virginia. This exceptional opportunity entails spearheading and nurturing a team of exceptionally skilled engineers on a range of current and upcoming multi-modal transportation planning and design projects across Virginia, as well as within our broader company portfolio. We can’t wait for you to join us in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure with RK&K.

Willing to consider candidates throughout the US. Relocation assistance available for this role. Sign on bonus will be considered commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• Lead multi-modal transportation planning and design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment. Transportation projects could include interchanges; highway widening and reconstruction; new streets; intersection improvements; ADA; sidewalks and trails; and facility improvements.
• Review and certify engineering plans, models and documents to meet quality control goals and standards of care
• Analyze and develop interchange alternative studies to meet purpose and need and recommend design solutions
• Mentor junior engineering and technician staff on transportation design tasks
• Strong understanding of multi-modal transportation design standards, current software and other transportation design manuals, trends and guidelines
• Produce and oversee construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Prepare for and facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
• Direct project staff and sub-consultants on various projects and assignments
• Serve as liaison between clients and firm
• Coordinate and develop relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project staff
• Support proposal and business development efforts across RK&K

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum of Ten (10) years of experience in civil engineering design and/or transportation/highway engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Experience using OpenRoads Designer / Microstation / InRoads and strong proficiency in Microsoft Products
• Strong understanding of Federal, State and local design criteria

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Previous experience with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and local municipalities
• Involvement with relevant Professional Societies

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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