Transportation Project Manager - Kansas City, KS

Lochner; Salina, Lenexa (KS, KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts with Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Family Leave

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Wellness Program

Education and Training Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Lochner is looking for a Transportation Project Manager in Kansas City, KS, with over 8 years of experience in transportation projects, particularly with KDOT and KTA. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and be ready to manage design projects and client relationships.

This role offers a full-time position, competitive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, and a hybrid work schedule. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation projects, managing municipal projects.
• Professional License in KS or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects for KDOT, KTA and other municipal clients.
• Develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Ensure project budgets are managed effectively.

Skills

Transportation project management

Effective verbal and written communication

Customer service skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads designer

Job description

Job Details

Location: Lenexa, KS 66219 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Overview

A Professional Engineer (PE) with 8 years of experience in transportation projects and managing KDOT and KTA projects is sought for a Transportation Project Manager position in Kansas City, KS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of design projects for KDOT, KTA and other municipal clients.
• Direct and/or perform engineering calculations from preliminary to final design.
• Direct and/or develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Responsible for client development and fostering relationships with existing and new clients.
• Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub-consultants, clients, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Responsible for management of project budgets, goal setting, determining scope of work, estimating fees, and preparing proposals and contracts on projects.
• Schedule work for team members to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Ensure efficient and productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience on transportation projects. Experience managing KDOT or other municipal projects is a plus.
• Experience in design software. Experience in MicroStation and Open Roads designer is a plus.
• Professional License in KS or ability to obtain a KS PE within 6 months of hire.
• Candidate may report in-office or hybrid. Local resident preferred.
• Must be willing to do business development and marketing in KS and MO. Must be able to lead proposals (written, presentations, interviews etc.).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.